WHARTON H S
570 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic | 343 |
| Black | 157 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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Hispanic343 (60.2 %)
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Black157 (27.5 %)
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White58 (10.2 %)
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Two or More8 (1.4 %)
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Asian4 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 148 |
| Grade 10 | 150 |
| Grade 11 | 145 |
| Grade 12 | 127 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 275 | 48.2% |
| Male | 295 | 51.8% |
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