University High School
School Overview
University High School is a public school located in Waco, Texas. It is a school in Waco Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 45% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,735 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 116 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,735 students are attending University High School. By gender, there are 843 and 892 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
University High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 273 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 224 | 110 | 114 |
| Black | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| White | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 273 | 135 | 138 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 116 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for University High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 79.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 116 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 116 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 8.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 14 | 12.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 434 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 4 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 39,833 Households |
| Population | 103,429 |
| Male | 51,800 |
| Female | 57,055 |
| Child Population | 30,948 |
| Total Housing Units | 45,308 Units |
| Average House Value | $91,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $836 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% |
| Average Household Income | $34,526 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 82.30% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
University High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 301 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 437 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at University High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 301 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 31 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 291 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 437 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Waco Independent School District
In Waco Independent School District, 25 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WACO, Texas
8 private schools are serving students in WACO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.