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Wharton High School

Wharton ISD · Wharton County · 1 TIGER AVE, Wharton, TX 77488

(979)532-6800

2/10
#1114
Rank 1114 out of 1,276
Top 87%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1173 · 15th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #968 · 24th percentile
Science1/10 · #1175 · 7th percentile

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School Overview

Wharton High School sits in the heart of a small agricultural community about an hour southwest of Houston, where Friday night football and a tight-knit, multigenerational community feel define daily life. Science is a relative standout here, and families who appreciate a slower-paced, rural Texas upbringing — where teachers know students by name — may find a comfortable fit. It's the kind of town where roots run deep, and for families already connected to the Wharton area, the school reflects that same close community identity.

Student Demographics

394 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
241 (61%)
African American
118 (30%)
White
28 (7%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners85 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged286 (73%)
Students with Disabilities39 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

582
Enrollment
43
Teachers (FTE)
13.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.9
Administrators (FTE)