University H S
Waco, TX · Waco ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
1,349th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
3201 S NEW RD, Waco, TX 76706
(254)756-1843NCES ID 484428005059Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks University H S 1,349th 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 19% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,183 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,750 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.4% | 74.1% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 25.9% | 20.2% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| White | 5.1% | 4.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 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 $255K in zip 76706 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than University H S
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ELA 69% ▲33 · Math 47% ▲30Compare - #1350Waco H SWaco ISD · 3.9 mi away1,350th of 1,669
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ELA 75% ▲39 · Math 71% ▲54Compare - #438Paul and Jane Meyer Public H SRapoport Academy Public School · 4.7 mi away · charter438th of 1,669
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What school district is University H S in?
University H S is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is University H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University H S 1,349th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of University H S?
Hispanic 74%, Black 20%, White 4%, Two or more races 1% (1,750 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76706 is $255K 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.