Connally High School
Waco, TX · Connally ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, midsize
1,326th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
900 N LACY DR, Waco, TX 76705
(254)296-6700NCES ID 481497000992Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Connally High School 1,326th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 21% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 413 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 621 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25.3% | 38.6% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 37.8% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| White | 43.8% | 18.8% | ▼ 25.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $214K in zip 76705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Connally High School in?
Connally High School is part of the Connally ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Connally High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Connally High School 1,326th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Connally High School?
Black 39%, Hispanic 38%, White 19%, Two or more races 4% (621 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Connally High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76705 is $214K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.