WASKOM H S

WASKOM ISD
980 SCHOOL AVE
WASKOM, TX 75692
265 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
265
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (46.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (25.7 %)
  • Black
    62 (23.4 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: WASKOM ISD
Phone: (903)687-3361
Website: http://waskomisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 171
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 66
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ELYSIAN FIELDS H S
ELYSIAN FIELDS ISD
259 Students
2400 FM 451
WASKOM, TX 75692 (7.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th