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UNIVERSITY H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
WACO, Texas · WACO ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,752
Student:Teacher14.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
UNIVERSITY H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
1,752
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
84%+19.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

UNIVERSITY H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in WACO, Texas. The school enrolls 1,752 students. It is part of the WACO ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWACO ISD
County48309
CityWACO
ZIP76706
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484428005059

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,752
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino74.9%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian17.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
74.9%
Black
0.1%
Asian
17.4%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)