University High School vs. Waco High School
Should you attend University High School or Waco High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 1,678 students in grades 9-12, University 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,011 students in grades 9-12, Waco 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,678 students
2,011 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
151 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6415 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7586 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
602
701
Grade 10 Students
413
522
Grade 11 Students
363
414
Grade 12 Students
300
374
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
75%
56%
% Black
19%
31%
% White
5%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
