School Overview
Wharton High School, located at 1 Tiger Avenue in Wharton, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wharton Independent School District. As the home of the "Tigers," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and character development for its students in grades 9 through 12. The campus serves as a central hub for the district, offering a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and academic pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wharton High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages school spirit and community involvement. The school utilizes its official website, whartonisd.net, as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members to access academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a range of student activities, the institution strives to maintain a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and traditions of the Wharton community.
570
Total Students
46.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHARTON H S
Demographic Student Count
White58
Hispanic343
Black157
Asian4
Two or More8
  • Hispanic
    343 (60.2 %)
  • Black
    157 (27.5 %)
  • White
    58 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
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: WHARTON ISD
Phone: (979)532-6800
Website: http://www.whartonisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 409
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 148
Grade 10 150
Grade 11 145
Grade 12 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHARTON H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9148
Grade 10150
Grade 11145
Grade 12127
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHARTON H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27548.2%
Male29551.8%
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