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#5416 of 8,552 schools in TX
Waxahachie H S of Choice
High School · Waxahachie ISD · Waxahachie, TX
A Waxahachie ISD high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 HWY 77 N, Waxahachie, TX 75165
- Math 25% proficient (2015)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waxahachie H S of Choice score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 44 points since 2013, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2015) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waxahachie H S of Choice 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$84,780
Median home value
$308,100
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Global H SEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Ellis Co JjaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–10 | 2.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Ellis County JjaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Life H S WaxahachieCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,102 | Compare → |
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
- #12 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 of Choice is listed in WAXAHACHIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waxahachie H S of Choice
Waxahachie H S of Choice is a public high school in Waxahachie, TX, part of Waxahachie ISD, serving approximately 55 students in grades 10th-12th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,416 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waxahachie H S of Choice
What grades does Waxahachie H S of Choice serve?
Waxahachie H S of Choice serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Waxahachie H S of Choice?
Waxahachie H S of Choice has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at Waxahachie H S of Choice is 5:1. 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 of Choice rank in TX?
Waxahachie H S of Choice ranks #5,416 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Waxahachie H S of Choice's MySchoolScout rating?
Waxahachie H S of Choice has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 of Choice?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waxahachie H S of Choice has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Waxahachie H S of Choice a charter school?
No, Waxahachie H S of Choice is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waxahachie H S of Choice a Title I school?
No, Waxahachie H S of Choice is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waxahachie H S of Choice?
54.5% of students at Waxahachie H S of Choice 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.0%
- Phone
- (972) 923-4758
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75165)
- 51,203
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 75165; 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, 2010-2015, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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