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Wharton High School

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

(979)532-6800

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

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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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)

Graduation Rate

87.7%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
28.9%
AP Participation
of students
165
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 Programs4/10 · #1021 · 36th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found