WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL

WESLACO EAST H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the WESLACO ISD school district, located in WESLACO, TX with about 2,047 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 141 teachers, WESLACO EAST 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 East High School, located at 810 S. Pleasantview Dr. in Weslaco, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Weslaco Independent School District. Serving the local community in the Rio Grande Valley, the school is known for its "Wildcat" spirit and maintains a comprehensive academic environment that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to provide students with practical, industry-ready skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Weslaco East places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture and student engagement. The school leverages its website and district resources to keep students, parents, and the community informed about academic calendars, extracurricular events, and student achievements. By balancing rigorous coursework with a vibrant social and athletic community, Weslaco East High School strives to be a cornerstone of the Weslaco area, committed to the personal and professional development of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact WESLACO EAST H S at (956) 969-6950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

810 S PLEASANTVIEW DR
WESLACO, TX 78596
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WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WESLACO, TX with about 2,047 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WESLACO ISD
Total Students:
2,047
Teachers:
141.72
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 2,047 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.6%
White
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.0%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.