YSLETA HIGH SCHOOL
YSLETA H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the YSLETA ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,371 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 89 teachers, YSLETA 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.
Ysleta High School, located on Alameda Avenue in El Paso, Texas, is a cornerstone institution within the Ysleta Independent School District. As one of the oldest and most historic high schools in the region, it serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of tradition and pride among its students, faculty, and alumni. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Ysleta High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. The school is particularly noted for its deep roots in the community, often emphasizing values of resilience and academic achievement. By integrating rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal development, Ysleta High School continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of the students in the El Paso area.
For more information, contact YSLETA H S at (915) 434-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79907
(915) 434-8000
http://ysletahs.yisd.net
YSLETA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 1,371 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- YSLETA ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,371
- Teachers:
- 89.56
- 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 1,371 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YSLETA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.7%
- White
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.