Wharton High School
School Overview
Wharton High School is a public school located in Wharton, Texas. It is a school in Wharton Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 7% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 586 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 53 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 586 students are attending Wharton High School. By gender, there are 312 and 274 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Wharton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 33 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| White | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 26 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 53 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Wharton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 77.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 53 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 53 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 17.0% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 4,996 Households |
| Population | 13,125 |
| Male | 6,898 |
| Female | 6,578 |
| Child Population | 4,041 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,937 Units |
| Average House Value | $107,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $780 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.40% |
| Average Household Income | $43,700 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 78.50% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Wharton Independent School District
In Wharton Independent School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WHARTON, Texas
1 private schools are serving students in WHARTON, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.