Serving 3,243 students in grades 9-12, United South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
United South High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of United South High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of United South High School?
The graduation rate of United South High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend United South High School?
3,243 students attend United South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of United South High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United South High School?
United South High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does United South High School offer ?
United South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is United South High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
