WESLACO H S

whs.wisd.us/

2,553 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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/).

2,553

Total Students

155.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESLACO H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	2,517
Black	2
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
2,517 (98.6 %)
White
31 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6700
Website:	http://whs.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	155.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,977
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 857

Grade 10 656

Grade 11 554

Grade 12 486