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Waco H S

2020 N 42nd St, Waco, TX 76710 · (254)776-1150

Type
High
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,011
FTE teachers
151
Student/teacher
13.3:1
District
Waco ISD

About this school

Waco H S is a high school located in Waco, TX, serving grades 9–12 and approximately 2,011 students. Operated by Waco ISD, the campus sits about 2.3 miles from Waco News's newsroom and is part of Waco News's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 151 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13.3:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Waco H S is a traditional zoned public school within Waco ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. Waco News publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

High school news from Waco H S — including graduation rates, college signing days, sports results, and state academic competitions — appears regularly in Waco News's Waco coverage.

Tip about Waco H S? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Waco H S". For more education coverage, see waconews.org/schools or browse Waco News's latest reporting at waconews.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Waco H S located?
Waco H S is located at 2020 N 42nd St in Waco, TX 76710.
What grades does Waco H S serve?
The school serves grades 9 through 12 as a high campus.
How many students attend Waco H S?
Approximately 2,011 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Waco H S?
Waco H S is part of Waco ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4844280).
Is Waco H S a charter or magnet school?
Waco H S is a traditional zoned public school within Waco ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by Waco News from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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