TXHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
UNIVERSITY H S — School Profile & District Info
High|WACO, Texas|WACO ISD
WACO, TX 76706
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,750
Student:Teacher
15.5:1
Locale
Urban
District
WACO ISDEcon. Disadvantaged
89.2%
Phone
(254)756-1843School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
31%
30th percentile in TX
Math Proficiency
39%
60th percentile in TX
Graduation Rate
94%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
13 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
12 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Near average in TXDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,294
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 23%State 26%Local 51%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$249,036
-1.2% YoY
Waco, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,752
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about UNIVERSITY H S
As of the most recent data, 1,750 students are enrolled at UNIVERSITY H S. It is a High school within the local district.
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