WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
WESLACO H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the WESLACO ISD school district, located in WESLACO, TX with about 2,449 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 164 teachers, WESLACO H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Weslaco High School, located at 1005 W. Pike Ave in Weslaco, Texas, is the flagship secondary institution of the Weslaco Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body in the Rio Grande Valley, the school is known for its strong community identity and long-standing traditions. As a cornerstone of the local community, the campus provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
The school emphasizes a commitment to student success through a supportive educational environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, Weslaco High School utilizes its resources to provide technology-integrated learning and rigorous coursework. For those interested in learning more about the school’s academic calendar, administrative policies, or upcoming events, detailed information can be found on their official website at [http://www.whs.wisd.us/](http://www.whs.wisd.us/).
For more information, contact WESLACO H S at (956) 969-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESLACO, TX 78596-4699
(956) 969-6700
http://www.whs.wisd.us/
WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WESLACO, TX with about 2,449 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WESLACO ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,449
- Teachers:
- 164.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 2,449 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.3%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.