Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy serves 521 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
51%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy?
521 students attend Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy?
Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy offer ?
Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy part of?
Waxahachie Ninth Grade Academy is part of Waxahachie Independent School District.
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