Is Wharton High School a good school?

Wharton High School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Wharton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Wharton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wharton High School?

Students at Wharton High School are 60% Hispanic, 28% African American, 10% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Wharton High School?

Wharton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : C G Sivells Elementary Elementary : Wharton Elementary Middle : Wharton J H

Wharton High School

Summary:

Wharton High School is a public high school in Wharton, Texas, serving around 570 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wharton Independent School District, which is ranked 928 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wharton High School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Wharton High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby high schools like Needville High School, El Campo High School, East Bernard High School, and Boling High School. Wharton High School has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 60.18% Hispanic and 27.54% African American, compared to a much lower 10.18% White. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with only 18.8% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.73% and the district average of 29.94%.

Despite a relatively high four-year graduation rate, Wharton High School's dropout rate has been higher than the state average, ranging from 1.3% to 3.0% in recent years. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors, along with the district's low ranking and the school's limited funding and resources, may contribute to Wharton High School's underperformance compared to other schools in the state. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve academic achievement, graduation rates, and equity for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488-3146

(979) 532-6800

District: Wharton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1737^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,405

Feeder schools for Wharton High School:

Elementary:	C G Sivells Elementary
	Wharton Elementary
Middle:	Wharton J H

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 570

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.2%

African American:

27.5%

White:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wharton High School ranks worse than 87.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wharton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.2%), African American (27.5%), White (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wharton High School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Wharton High School employs 46.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wharton High School is $11,405.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wharton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wharton High School 1737^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Wharton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Wharton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wharton Independent School District (Isd) 928^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wharton High School

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Rank History for all students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	43.69	1019^th	1427	28.6%
2005	41.48	1032^nd	1429	27.8%
2006	48.33	915^th	1430	36.0%
2007	42.20	1050^th	1497	29.9%
2008	42.95	1070^th	1510	29.1%
2009	42.80	1133^rd	1539	26.4%
2010	46.42	1115^th	1568	28.9%
2011	37.93	1337^th	1672	20.0%
2012	36.74	1174^th	1603	26.8%
2013	48.95	904^th	1652	45.3%
2014	51.72	887^th	1734	48.8%
2015	48.46	1010^th	1743	42.1%
2016	44.77	1084^th	1762	38.5%
2017	35.06	1125^th	1777	36.7%
2018	29.55	1287^th	1797	28.4%
2019	27.29	1396^th	1857	24.8%
2021	27.72	1370^th	1861	26.4%
2022	17.73	1575^th	1876	16.0%
2023	15.49	1675^th	1961	14.6%
2024	12.71	1737^th	1987	12.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.45	1056^th	1113	5.1%
2019	21.23	981^st	1136	13.6%
2021	41.85	581^st	1195	51.4%
2022	27.14	921^st	1278	27.9%
2023	30.43	911^th	1371	33.6%
2024	14.56	1304^th	1435	9.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.05	1201^st	1347	10.8%
2019	20.61	1230^th	1357	9.4%
2021	35.82	867^th	1382	37.3%
2022	19.18	1309^th	1418	7.7%
2023	17.86	1375^th	1478	7.0%
2024	29.69	1177^th	1547	23.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.35	1371^st	1794	23.6%
2019	31.87	1334^th	1818	26.6%
2021	33.66	1265^th	1848	31.5%
2022	20.32	1540^th	1847	16.6%
2023	19.26	1594^th	1897	16.0%
2024	13.66	1696^th	1883	9.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.33	1322^nd	1781	25.8%
2019	28.18	1386^th	1798	22.9%
2021	28.01	1357^th	1815	25.2%
2022	19.47	1520^th	1841	17.4%
2023	15.84	1607^th	1891	15.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.21	239^th	1137	79.0%
2019	56.06	664^th	1145	42.0%
2021	25.30	1008^th	1177	14.4%
2022	29.05	998^th	1172	14.8%
2023	28.81	995^th	1182	15.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.49	1477^th	1784	17.2%
2019	16.14	1667^th	1810	7.9%
2021	26.99	1395^th	1829	23.7%
2022	21.41	1555^th	1837	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.46	1399^th	1803	22.4%
2019	24.15	1441^st	1824	21.0%
2021	25.75	1383^rd	1840	24.8%
2022	14.36	1612^th	1853	13.0%
2023	14.38	1655^th	1913	13.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.07	765^th	1013	24.5%
2019	21.96	821^st	1024	19.8%
2021	35.03	622^nd	1020	39.0%
2022	25.26	775^th	1031	24.8%
2023	13.59	956^th	1069	10.6%
2024	13.30	967^th	1065	9.2%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.45	1157^th	1691	31.6%
2019	33.35	1198^th	1714	30.1%
2021	31.93	1212^th	1743	30.5%
2022	18.66	1480^th	1762	16.0%
2023	24.71	1413^th	1820	22.4%
2024	18.48	1539^th	1804	14.7%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Wharton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.91	874^th	1539	43.2%
2019	40.68	964^th	1526	36.8%
2021	24.26	1221^st	1510	19.1%
2022	20.19	1293^rd	1525	15.2%
2023	17.16	1351^st	1576	14.3%
2024	18.38	1331^st	1556	14.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Wharton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	332	193	0	198	0	n/a	n/a	723
1990	316	202	0	205	0	n/a	n/a	723
1991	311	202	0	211	0	n/a	n/a	724
1992	319	218	1	216	0	n/a	n/a	754
1993	297	235	3	216	0	n/a	n/a	751
1994	292	240	1	229	0	n/a	n/a	762
1995	309	239	0	224	0	n/a	n/a	772
1996	309	239	0	224	0	n/a	n/a	772
1997	300	237	3	258	0	n/a	n/a	798
1998	309	250	2	278	1	n/a	n/a	840
1999	292	237	4	253	1	n/a	n/a	787
2000	300	238	2	281	0	n/a	n/a	821
2001	290	249	3	279	0	n/a	n/a	821
2002	254	224	3	258	0	n/a	n/a	739
2003	254	224	3	258	0	n/a	n/a	739
2004	243	210	4	230	0	n/a	n/a	687
2005	231	196	8	238	0	n/a	n/a	673
2006	199	190	9	238	0	n/a	n/a	636
2007	186	187	6	255	0	n/a	n/a	634
2008	168	187	9	277	0	n/a	n/a	641
2009	253	293	11	471	1	n/a	n/a	1029
2010	234	291	9	481	1	n/a	n/a	1016
2011	136	150	5	276	3	1	0	571
2012	131	154	3	263	2	1	2	556
2013	107	158	5	252	2	0	2	526
2014	118	165	2	252	2	0	2	541
2015	109	163	1	303	1	0	3	580
2016	117	145	1	321	0	0	3	587
2017	117	156	3	328	0	0	7	611
2018	97	158	3	323	0	0	5	586
2019	98	151	7	330	1	0	4	591
2020	71	150	8	334	1	0	5	569
2021	71	137	9	357	1	0	8	583
2022	72	148	8	377	1	0	8	614
2023	58	157	4	343	0	0	8	570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wharton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	723	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	723	53.0	13.6	n/a
1991	724	53.4	13.5	n/a
1992	754	52.8	14.2	32.6
1993	751	56.0	13.4	41.8
1994	762	55.4	13.8	39.6
1995	772	54.0	14.3	34.5
1996	772	54.0	14.3	34.5
1997	798	53.8	14.8	32.6
1998	840	54.3	15.5	31.1
1999	787	54.1	14.5	30.7
2000	821	54.5	15.1	32.4
2001	821	57.1	14.4	33.4
2002	739	53.6	13.8	34.9
2003	739	53.6	13.8	34.9
2004	687	52.9	13.0	39.2
2005	673	51.1	13.2	44.4
2006	636	50.5	12.6	57.2
2007	634	52.0	12.2	48.9
2008	641	53.5	12.0	49.8
2009	1029	93.6	11.0	66
2010	1016	91.7	11.0	63.3
2011	571	50.8	11.2	57.3
2012	556	50.9	10.9	67.6
2013	526	48.2	10.8	65.2
2014	541	46.0	11.7	67.7
2015	580	50.0	11.6	67.2
2016	587	51.0	11.5	72.9
2017	611	54.0	11.2	66.9
2018	586	50.2	11.6	58.5
2019	591	45.3	13.0	64.6
2020	569	43.3	13.1	68.9
2021	583	49.4	11.7	69.3
2022	614	47.5	12.9	82.1
2023	570	46.6	12.2	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wharton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	723	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	723	53.0	13.6	n/a
1991	724	53.4	13.5	n/a
1992	754	52.8	14.2	32.6
1993	751	56.0	13.4	41.8
1994	762	55.4	13.8	39.6
1995	772	54.0	14.3	34.5
1996	772	54.0	14.3	34.5
1997	798	53.8	14.8	32.6
1998	840	54.3	15.5	31.1
1999	787	54.1	14.5	30.7
2000	821	54.5	15.1	32.4
2001	821	57.1	14.4	33.4
2002	739	53.6	13.8	34.9
2003	739	53.6	13.8	34.9
2004	687	52.9	13.0	39.2
2005	673	51.1	13.2	44.4
2006	636	50.5	12.6	57.2
2007	634	52.0	12.2	48.9
2008	641	53.5	12.0	49.8
2009	1029	93.6	11.0	66
2010	1016	91.7	11.0	63.3
2011	571	50.8	11.2	57.3
2012	556	50.9	10.9	67.6
2013	526	48.2	10.8	65.2
2014	541	46.0	11.7	67.7
2015	580	50.0	11.6	67.2
2016	587	51.0	11.5	72.9
2017	611	54.0	11.2	66.9
2018	586	50.2	11.6	58.5
2019	591	45.3	13.0	64.6
2020	569	43.3	13.1	68.9
2021	583	49.4	11.7	69.3
2022	614	47.5	12.9	82.1
2023	570	46.6	12.2	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wharton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,252 (10.4%)	$10,772 (89.6%)	$12,024
2020	$1,053 (8.5%)	$11,395 (91.5%)	$12,448
2021	$1,151 (10.1%)	$10,254 (89.9%)	$11,405

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wharton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1396^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1675^th of 1961 High schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Wharton High School)	10	19	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Wharton Independent School District (Isd))	21	28	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Wharton High School)	54	29	25%
End of Course Biology (Wharton Independent School District (Isd))	54	29	25%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Wharton High School)	35	31	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Wharton Independent School District (Isd))	35	31	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Wharton High School)	31	39	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Wharton Independent School District (Isd))	31	39	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Wharton High School)	65	41	24%
End of Course U.S. History (Wharton Independent School District (Isd))	65	41	24%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	591	570	3.6%
African American	151	157	4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	330	343	3.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	58	40.8%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	73.5%	8.9%

Schools Near Wharton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wharton High School	Public	9-12	1 Tiger Ave	Wharton	77488	Wharton County	Wharton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 532-6800	570	47	12.2	73.5%	58 (10.2%)	157 (27.5%)	343 (60.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	12.7	1737^th of 1987 public high schools	12.6%		15.5	1675^th of 1961 public high schools	14.6%	62	18.8	21.0	29.9	36.7	30.1	$11,405	$1,151	$10,254
Boling High School	Public	9-12	407 Atlantic St	Boling	77420	Wharton County	Boling Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 657-2816	314	21	14.9	55.1%	108 (34.4%)	29 (9.2%)	172 (54.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	46.7	1008^th of 1987 public high schools	49.3%		36.2	1259^th of 1961 public high schools	35.8%	251	19.4	61.1	61.5	60.2	59.4	$11,959	$521	$11,438
East Bernard High School	Public	9-12	723 College St	East Bernard	77435	Wharton County	East Bernard Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 335-7519	293	30	9.6	35.8%	173 (59.0%)	26 (8.9%)	93 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	70.1	421^st of 1987 public high schools	78.8%		76.2	287^th of 1961 public high schools	85.4%	134	29.1	70.2	71.6	76.8	89.0	$12,683	$497	$12,187
El Campo High School	Public	9-12	600 W Norris St	El Campo	77437	Wharton County	El Campo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 543-6341	1,062	75	14.2	59.5%	299 (28.2%)	94 (8.9%)	652 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.5%)	52	885^th of 1987 public high schools	55.5%		44.1	1082^nd of 1961 public high schools	44.8%	197	17.6	60.9	65.6	64.6	62.8	$10,731	$985	$9,746
Needville High School	Public	9-12	100 Fritzella	Needville	77461	Fort Bend County	Needville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 793-4158	1,067	78	13.6	40.9%	503 (47.1%)	39 (3.7%)	503 (47.1%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	14 (1.3%)	66.3	519^th of 1987 public high schools	73.9%		68.7	462^nd of 1961 public high schools	76.4%	57	34.0	73.0	70.4	76.2	76.1	$11,195	$555	$10,640

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