Waxahachie High School
School Overview
Waxahachie High School is a public school located in Waxahachie, Texas. It is a school in Waxahachie Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 49% of students are proficient in Math learning and 51% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,204 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 164 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,204 students are attending Waxahachie High School. By gender, there are 1,147 and 1,057 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Waxahachie High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 62 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 39 | 16 | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 62 | 23 | 39 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 164 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Waxahachie High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 164 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 164 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 15 | 9.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 3.7% |
| School counselors | 11 | Students per counselor: 200 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 17,033 Households |
| Population | 48,667 |
| Male | 24,826 |
| Female | 25,171 |
| Child Population | 15,447 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,308 Units |
| Average House Value | $194,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,091 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.40% |
| Average Household Income | $72,506 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.06% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Waxahachie High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 553 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 294 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Waxahachie High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 553 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 158 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 550 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 294 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Waxahachie Independent School District
In Waxahachie Independent School District, 16 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WAXAHACHIE, Texas
3 private schools are serving students in WAXAHACHIE, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.