UNIVERSITY H S

unihigh.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

1,678 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,678

Total Students

110.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	1,251
Black	322
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,251 (74.6 %)
Black
322 (19.2 %)
White
76 (4.5 %)
Two or More
22 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)756-1843
Website:	http://unihigh.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	110.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 602

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 363

Grade 12 300