Waco H S
Waco, TX · Waco ISD · Grades 9-12
1,350th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Waco H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waco H S 1,350th 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 36th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Waco H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,316 students tested
Waco H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,778 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.2% | 57.7% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Black | 38.1% | 29.7% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| White | 12.0% | 10.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Waco H S
Typical home value $253K in zip 76710 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Waco H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Challenge AcademyWaco ISD · 2.1 mi away1,651st of 1,669
ELA 6% · Math 0% - 4Harmony School of Innovation - WacoHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 2.5 mi away · charter1,147th of 1,669
ELA 40% · Math 28% - 1Methodist Children's HomeUniversity of Texas University Charter School · 2.6 mi away · charter1,554th of 1,669
ELA 27% · Math 0% - –Waco Ctr for YouthAxtell ISD · 2.7 mi away
- 3Premier H S of WacoPremier High Schools · 3.2 mi away · charter1,173rd of 1,669
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 2University H SWaco ISD · 3.9 mi away1,349th of 1,669
ELA 36% · Math 17% - 10Midway H SMidway ISD · 4.2 mi away127th of 1,669
ELA 75% · Math 71% - 8Paul and Jane Meyer Public H SRapoport Academy Public School · 4.3 mi away · charter438th of 1,669
ELA 62% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waco H S in?
Waco H S is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Waco H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waco H S 1,350th 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 Waco H S?
Hispanic 58%, Black 30%, White 10%, Two or more races 2% (1,778 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waco H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76710 is $253K 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.