Waelder High School serves 107 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Waelder High School?
107 students attend Waelder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Waelder High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waelder High School?
Waelder High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waelder High School offer ?
Waelder High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Waelder High School part of?
Waelder High School is part of Waelder Independent School District.
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