Weslaco High School
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.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 184 | 96 | 88 |
Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
White | 11 | 6 | 5 |
in LEP Program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 197 | 102 | 95 |
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.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 164 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 161 | 98.2% |
Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 1.8% |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 3.0% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 3.0% |
School counselors | 10 | Students per counselor: 245 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
Security guards | 8 | - |
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 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 Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
---|---|---|
Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 335 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 134 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 124 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 267 | |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 589 |
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.