Serving 2,158 students in grades 9-12, Wakeland High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 93% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Wakeland High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakeland High School is 0.59, 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.
Wakeland High School is ranked #73 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wakeland High School often compared to?
Wakeland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakeland High School?
The graduation rate of Wakeland High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wakeland High School?
2,158 students attend Wakeland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wakeland High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakeland High School?
Wakeland High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wakeland High School offer ?
Wakeland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wakeland High School part of?
Pros: Wakeland High School has excellent academic standards and most of the teachers are inviting and committed to teaching. My child really likes the school and is getting an excellent education in my opinion.
Cons: The theatre teacher has her favorites and consistently gives the lead roles to these students. If you are not the President of the Booster Club, don't count on your child getting any decent parts.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 93% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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