Serving 2,963 students in grades 8-12, Waxahachie 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 2,963 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Waxahachie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waxahachie High School is 0.67, which is more 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waxahachie High School?
The graduation rate of Waxahachie High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waxahachie High School?
2,963 students attend Waxahachie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Waxahachie High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waxahachie High School?
Waxahachie High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waxahachie High School offer ?
Waxahachie High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Waxahachie High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 2,963 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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