University High School in Waco, TX - Niche
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University High School
  • Public
  • WACO, TX

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade B+
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B+

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University High School is an above average, public school located in WACO, TX. It has 1,678 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 36% of students are at least proficient in math and 27% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
27%
Percent Proficient - Math
36%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1040
107 responses
Average ACT
21
91 responses
AP Enrollment
17%

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Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
Median Household Income
$47,421
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,038
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$174,100
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
81%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 128 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 128 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 466 responses
  • Pep rally
    23%
  • Homecoming week
    20%
  • Football games
    17%
  • Soccer games
    8%
  • Basketball games
    8%
  • Volleyball games
    6%
  • Trojan Horse (Talent Show)
    5%

Students

Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,678
Free or Reduced Lunch
89%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 134 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 134 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 134 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$47,710
Teachers in First/Second Year
20.2%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 136 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 136 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 136 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,286 / year
National
$12,239
72%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 97 responses
54%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 97 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 97 responses

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