Wakeland High School

Wakeland High School in Frisco, TX, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 2,230 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the top-rated Frisco Independent School District (Isd).

Wakeland is a consistent 5-star school, historically ranking in the top 5-10% of all Texas high schools, with exceptional graduation rates above 97%. The school excels in core subjects like Biology, English, and U.S. History, where proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages. A notable strength is its exceptional performance with Special Education students, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide. However, the school has a clear area for improvement in Algebra I, where its proficiency rate (57.3%) is well below the district average (76.2%) and significantly lower than nearby Centennial High School (69.4%). This "Algebra I anomaly" stands in stark contrast to its otherwise stellar academic record and suggests a potential focus area for the school's math curriculum.

Compared to its closest rivals, Wakeland holds its own but faces stiff competition. Reedy High School outperforms Wakeland in Biology and English, while Centennial High School leads in every tested subject, including a significant advantage in Algebra I. Meanwhile, Frisco High School has significantly lower test scores across the board. While Wakeland’s overall performance remains elite, the school should also monitor a declining trend in serving its Gifted and Talented students, whose state ranking has dropped, and a slight dip in performance for its small population of economically disadvantaged students. For most families, Wakeland offers an excellent, well-rounded education, but those with students who struggle in math or who are high-achievers may want to investigate these specific areas further.