Summary:
The city of Waco, Texas is home to 13 high schools spanning across several independent school districts, including Midway Independent School District, Waco Independent School District, and others. These high schools serve students in grades 9-12 and exhibit a diverse range of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
The standout schools in Waco are Midway High School, Bosqueville High School, and Paul and Jane Meyer Public High School. These schools excel in academic proficiency, graduation rates, and overall rankings, with Midway and Bosqueville being among the top 294 and 201 high schools in Texas, respectively. In contrast, schools like Waco High School, Connally High School, and Challenge Academy have lower academic performance and graduation rates.
The data suggests a correlation between student socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with schools serving higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Brazos High School, tending to have lower proficiency rates and graduation rates. Additionally, the Waco high schools are spread across multiple independent school districts, which likely contributes to the disparities in resources and educational opportunities observed across the city.
