WASKOM HIGH SCHOOL
WASKOM H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the WASKOM ISD school district, located in WASKOM, TX with about 307 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 29 teachers, WASKOM H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Waskom High School, located at 980 School Ave in Waskom, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Waskom Independent School District. Situated near the Texas-Louisiana border, the school functions as a focal point for the small, close-knit community of Waskom, emphasizing a traditional academic environment while striving to prepare students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings and extracurricular activities.
As part of the Waskom ISD, the high school is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust athletics program, particularly its competitive football team, which often serves as a significant source of community pride and spirit. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff aim to provide personalized attention to students. By maintaining a connection to the district's broader mission, Waskom High School continues to play a vital role in the academic development and social growth of the local student population.
For more information, contact WASKOM H S at (903) 687-3361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WASKOM, TX 75692-0748
(903) 687-3361
http://waskomisd.net
WASKOM HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WASKOM, TX with about 307 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WASKOM ISD
- Total Students:
- 307
- Teachers:
- 29.35
- 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 307 students
- White
- 54.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.8%
- Black or African American
- 19.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.