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Waxahachie H S

High School · Waxahachie ISD · Waxahachie, TX

A Waxahachie ISD high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3001 US HWY 287 BYPASS, Waxahachie, TX 75167

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation24.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,520
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Waxahachie H S score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Waxahachie H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,796/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waxahachie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,409

Median home value

$369,600

Median rent

$1,934/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

89.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Waxahachie H S of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified5.710–123.3 mi55Compare →
Waxahachie Global H SEnrollment path unverified9.39–123.5 mi356Compare →
Life H S WaxahachieCharter · enrollment unverified6.29–124.0 mi1,102Compare →
Midlothian Heritage H SEnrollment path unverified6.79–124.9 mi1,603Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Waxahachie ISD

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#10 of 16
District spending per student
$11,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waxahachie H S is listed in WAXAHACHIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waxahachie H S

Waxahachie H S is a public high school in Waxahachie, TX, part of Waxahachie ISD, serving approximately 3,110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,787 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Waxahachie H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Waxahachie High School is a public high school located in Waxahachie, Texas, within the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD) in central Ellis County 2. The school is classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 2. In 2015, the Texas Education Agency rated the school as "Met Standard" 2. The district provides free breakfast for campuses actively testing on STAAR and EOC days 1. WISD has been awarded a TPS Safety Grant to enhance campus emergency preparedness 1. The district emphasizes values such as choices, collaboration, belonging, and community, with a vision for innovation and limitless growth 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.wisd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waxahachie H S

What grades does Waxahachie H S serve?

Waxahachie H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Waxahachie H S?

Waxahachie H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waxahachie H S rank in TX?

Waxahachie H S ranks #4,787 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Waxahachie H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Waxahachie H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Waxahachie H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waxahachie H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Waxahachie H S a charter school?

No, Waxahachie H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Waxahachie H S a Title I school?

No, Waxahachie H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waxahachie H S?

48.6% of students at Waxahachie H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,110
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
190
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Ellis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 75167)
13,231
Area average commute
34.7 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75167; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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