UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the WACO ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 1,735 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 113 teachers, UNIVERSITY H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
University High School, located on South New Road in Waco, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Waco Independent School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a well-rounded academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school offers a variety of core curriculum programs, alongside opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts, which are integral parts of the school's culture and community spirit.
In addition to its traditional academic offerings, University High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development. The school works to cultivate a supportive learning environment through various initiatives and programs designed to foster student growth. By leveraging its resources within the Waco ISD framework, the school aims to equip its students with the skills, character, and knowledge necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.
For more information, contact UNIVERSITY H S at (254) 756-1843 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WACO, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 1,735 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WACO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,735
- Teachers:
- 113.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,735 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.0%
- Black or African American
- 19.7%
- White
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.