Wichita Falls High School

Wichita Falls High School is a public high school serving 1,309 students in grades 9-12 in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (55%) and White (31.55%) student population and has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools by SchoolDigger, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past several years.

While Wichita Falls High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate (94-98.5%) and low dropout rate (0.1-0.7%), its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. The school's STAAR EOC test scores are significantly below state and district levels, with proficiency rates as low as 12.66% in Algebra I and 37.97% in English I Reading. Performance also varies greatly by student subgroup, with Asian, Gifted and Talented, and Multi-racial students outperforming their African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education peers, who often rank in the bottom 25% of Texas high schools. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (66.31%) may contribute to these achievement gaps.

Compared to nearby schools, Rider High School outperforms Wichita Falls High School across most metrics, while Hirschi High School, which serves a more economically disadvantaged and diverse student population, performs worse. Wichita Falls High School's ranking and performance have also steadily declined over the past 10 years, suggesting the school is struggling to keep pace with state and district averages. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving instructional practices, resource allocation, and support for underperforming student populations.