Weslaco East High School
School Overview
Weslaco East High School is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas. It is a school in Weslaco Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,045 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 149 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,045 students are attending Weslaco East High School. By gender, there are 1,039 and 1,006 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Weslaco East High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 105 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 105 | 55 | 50 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 105 | 55 | 50 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 149 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Weslaco East High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 98.7% of teachers are certified. 96.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 149 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 147 | 98.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 3.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.7% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 409 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 9 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 20,094 Households |
| Population | 71,767 |
| Male | 36,040 |
| Female | 36,223 |
| Child Population | 31,741 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,477 Units |
| Average House Value | $77,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $691 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $40,757 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 73.59% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Weslaco East High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 261 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 249 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Weslaco East High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 261 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 59 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 106 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 231 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 249 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Weslaco Independent School District
In Weslaco Independent School District, 23 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WESLACO, Texas
3 private schools are serving students in WESLACO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.