Weslaco High School

Academic Summary
Public
School Type
2,447
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
15 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
38%
Percent Proficient - Math
36%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Weslaco Independent School District Living Summary view more
20,094
households
71,767
Total Population
$77,600
Average House Value
$691
Average Housing Rent
$40,757
Average Household Income
73.59%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

Weslaco 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, 38% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 2,447 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 164 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 2,447 students are attending Weslaco High School. By gender, there are 1,280 and 1,167 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

Weslaco High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 197 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic1849688
Asian202
White1165
in LEP Program330
Total197 10295

Teachers & Staffs

Total 164 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Weslaco High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 98.2% of teachers are certified. 93.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers164Students per teacher: 15 to 1
Teachers who are certified16198.2%
Teachers who are not certified31.8%
Teachers in their first year of teaching53.0%
Teachers in their second year of teaching53.0%
School counselors10Students per counselor: 245 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer--
Security guards8-
Nurses1-
Psychologists--
Social workers1-

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 20,094 households is located in Weslaco Independent School District, TX area. The average home price is $77,600 and the average rent cost is $691. The unemployment rate is 4.40% and the average household income is $40,757.
You can view more living characteristics in Weslaco Independent School District area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households20,094 Households
Population71,767
Male36,040
Female36,223
Child Population31,741
Total Housing Units25,477 Units
Average House Value$77,600
Average Rent Cost$691
Unemployment Rate4.40%
Average Household Income$40,757
Heath Insurance Coverage73.59%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

Weslaco High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 335 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 589 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Weslaco High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered16 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs335
14%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs134
5%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs124
5%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs267
11%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation589
24%

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.

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