Waco High School vs. University High School
Should you attend Waco High School or University High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,011 students in grades 9-12, Waco High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,678 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,011 students
1,678 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
111 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7586 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6415 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
701
602
Grade 10 Students
522
413
Grade 11 Students
414
363
Grade 12 Students
374
300
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
56%
75%
% Black
31%
19%
% White
10%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
