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Life H S Waxahachie

Life School · Ellis County · 170 W BUTCHER RD, Waxahachie, TX 75165

(469)708-4444

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6/10
#572
Rank 572 out of 1,276
Top 45%
English Language Arts7/10 · #453 · 67th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #777 · 39th percentile
Science7/10 · #469 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Life High School Waxahachie sits in one of the fastest-growing corners of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, where small-town Texas charm meets a steady influx of families seeking more space and a slower pace than the city offers. The school shows real strength in English and Science, making it a solid fit for students who thrive in those areas, though families with strong math-focused kids may want to look into how those programs are developing. As a charter option within the Life School network, it tends to appeal to parents looking for an alternative to the traditional public school experience in Ellis County's booming Waxahachie community.

Student Demographics

653 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

African American
293 (45%)
Hispanic
245 (38%)
White
88 (13%)
Other
27 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged374 (57%)
Students with Disabilities120 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,102
Enrollment
58.5
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.9
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

99.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
22.1%
AP Participation
of students
232
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1181 · 26th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.