Wichita Falls High School

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2149 Ave H
       Wichita Falls, TX  76309-3396


(940) 235-1084

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1541st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,337 Help


Feeder schools for Wichita Falls High School:

Elementary:    Crockett Elementary
    Franklin Elementary
    Southern Hills Elementary
    Zundelowitz Elementary
Middle:    Barwise Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  1,243

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.8%
White:
29.0%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wichita Falls High School ranks worse than 77.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wichita Falls High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.8%), White (29%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wichita Falls High School is 17. 3 high schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Wichita Falls High School employs 72.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wichita Falls High School is $9,337. 2 high schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wichita Falls High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls High School 1541st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Wichita Falls High School in the ranking list.)

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Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wichita Falls High School

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Rank History for all students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.97 935th 1427 34.5%
2005 47.79 924th 1429 35.3%
2006 54.03 809th 1430 43.4%
2007 54.63 832nd 1497 44.4%
2008 44.58 1047th 1510 30.7%
2009 46.90 1056th 1539 31.4%
2010 53.69 936th 1568 40.3%
2011 54.32 976th 1672 41.6%
2012 39.96 1100th 1603 31.4%
2013 51.70 830th 1652 49.8%
2014 45.28 1043rd 1734 39.9%
2015 36.91 1247th 1743 28.5%
2016 29.31 1376th 1762 21.9%
2017 33.30 1173rd 1777 34.0%
2018 31.61 1242nd 1797 30.9%
2019 39.07 1156th 1857 37.7%
2021 32.62 1266th 1861 32.0%
2022 27.64 1385th 1876 26.2%
2023 21.46 1570th 1961 19.9%
2024 24.38 1541st 1987 22.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.06 551st 582 5.3%
2019 29.31 449th 604 25.7%
2021 27.65 448th 588 23.8%
2022 20.95 540th 664 18.7%
2023 50.34 293rd 677 56.7%
2024 40.28 435th 730 40.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 640th 1113 42.5%
2019 42.37 513th 1136 54.8%
2021 30.09 867th 1195 27.4%
2022 27.38 915th 1278 28.4%
2023 20.38 1147th 1371 16.3%
2024 19.90 1197th 1435 16.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.22 1099th 1347 18.4%
2019 43.59 673rd 1357 50.4%
2021 25.50 1147th 1382 17.0%
2022 36.97 861st 1418 39.3%
2023 24.04 1246th 1478 15.7%
2024 40.09 892nd 1547 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.66 1391st 1794 22.5%
2019 41.23 1063rd 1818 41.5%
2021 27.20 1419th 1848 23.2%
2022 25.34 1444th 1847 21.8%
2023 18.90 1599th 1897 15.7%
2024 18.47 1614th 1883 14.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.93 1380th 1781 22.5%
2019 37.15 1214th 1798 32.5%
2021 30.67 1300th 1815 28.4%
2022 26.01 1407th 1841 23.6%
2023 19.67 1549th 1891 18.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.57 389th 1137 65.8%
2019 30.95 978th 1145 14.6%
2021 71.94 337th 1177 71.4%
2022 62.01 559th 1172 52.3%
2023 52.55 770th 1182 34.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.76 1470th 1784 17.6%
2019 38.69 1086th 1810 40.0%
2021 28.02 1361st 1829 25.6%
2022 25.10 1452nd 1837 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.83 1260th 1803 30.1%
2019 37.76 1133rd 1824 37.9%
2021 31.50 1263rd 1840 31.4%
2022 27.15 1355th 1853 26.9%
2023 20.99 1530th 1913 20.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.48 457th 486 6.0%
2019 22.44 415th 487 14.8%
2021 37.55 334th 488 31.6%
2022 36.69 358th 507 29.4%
2023 1.86 503rd 525 4.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.45 635th 1013 37.3%
2019 17.55 877th 1024 14.4%
2021 24.47 783rd 1020 23.2%
2022 16.38 900th 1031 12.7%
2023 13.77 954th 1069 10.8%
2024 19.29 881st 1065 17.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.60 1365th 1691 19.3%
2019 37.25 1107th 1714 35.4%
2021 31.53 1219th 1743 30.1%
2022 27.45 1305th 1762 25.9%
2023 19.52 1508th 1820 17.1%
2024 18.52 1537th 1804 14.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.01 111th 122 9.0%
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Rank History for White students at Wichita Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 1088th 1539 29.3%
2019 45.54 847th 1526 44.5%
2021 21.87 1248th 1510 17.4%
2022 20.47 1289th 1525 15.5%
2023 16.81 1356th 1576 14.0%
2024 19.03 1323rd 1556 15.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Wichita Falls High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1061 184 31 225 4 n/a n/a 0 1505
1989 1001 170 34 243 1 n/a n/a 0 1449
1990 940 143 43 233 2 n/a n/a 0 1361
1991 841 158 47 254 0 n/a n/a 0 1300
1992 843 153 52 272 0 n/a n/a 0 1320
1993 854 154 55 283 2 n/a n/a 0 1348
1994 869 182 56 301 2 n/a n/a 0 1410
1995 827 171 58 326 7 n/a n/a 0 1389
1996 827 171 58 326 7 n/a n/a 0 1389
1997 819 169 42 317 5 n/a n/a 0 1352
1998 815 159 39 332 5 n/a n/a 0 1350
1999 846 163 35 337 4 n/a n/a 0 1385
2000 937 189 42 362 5 n/a n/a 0 1535
2001 938 190 40 356 6 n/a n/a 0 1530
2002 853 216 49 428 12 n/a n/a 0 1558
2003 853 216 49 428 12 n/a n/a 0 1558
2004 785 225 36 469 9 n/a n/a 0 1524
2005 751 223 36 509 8 n/a n/a 0 1527
2006 701 235 38 531 7 n/a n/a 0 1512
2007 695 230 27 520 5 n/a n/a 0 1477
2008 642 226 30 560 9 n/a n/a 0 1467
2009 634 227 24 534 18 n/a n/a 0 1437
2010 617 226 22 531 18 n/a n/a 0 1414
2011 572 212 16 621 22 0 29 0 1472
2012 513 203 17 623 19 1 25 0 1401
2013 493 182 11 618 18 1 27 0 1350
2014 461 159 17 619 16 1 32 0 1305
2015 389 142 15 601 18 0 36 0 1201
2016 409 123 14 597 16 0 38 0 1197
2017 410 115 21 620 14 2 40 0 1222
2018 442 120 21 601 14 3 47 0 1248
2019 427 90 22 632 10 2 48 0 1231
2020 461 104 22 670 7 2 50 0 1316
2021 418 105 23 679 5 2 54 0 1286
2022 411 98 26 694 6 1 55 0 1291
2023 413 97 21 720 5 1 52 0 1309
2024 360 113 21 694 4 1 50 0 1243

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 Wichita Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1505 96.0 15.6 n/a
1989 1449 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1361 80.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1300 90.0 14.4 n/a
1992 1320 84.3 15.6 26.7
1993 1348 88.0 15.3 41.2
1994 1410 91.4 15.4 32.8
1995 1389 98.4 14.1 30.8
1996 1389 98.4 14.1 30.8
1997 1352 102.1 13.2 31.7
1998 1350 92.4 14.6 30.9
1999 1385 101.1 13.7 39.1
2000 1535 100.9 15.2 38.8
2001 1530 101.8 15.0 39.6
2002 1558 105.4 14.8 42.3
2003 1558 105.4 14.8 42.3
2004 1524 101.2 15.1 48.6
2005 1527 95.6 16.0 50.2
2006 1512 94.3 16.0 52.3
2007 1477 95.2 15.5 54
2008 1467 98.7 14.9 52.8
2009 1437 100.9 14.2 54.8
2010 1414 103.9 13.6 57
2011 1472 93.7 15.6 59.6
2012 1401 87.2 16.0 60
2013 1350 101.7 13.2 59.3
2014 1305 91.7 14.2 67.8
2015 1201 92.0 13.0 72.9
2016 1197 82.0 14.5 60.6
2017 1222 91.7 13.3 60.3
2018 1248 92.5 13.4 68.8
2019 1231 90.7 13.5 68
2020 1316 81.1 16.2 61.2
2021 1286 81.7 15.7 58.1
2022 1291 80.3 16.0 66.3
2023 1309 74.1 17.6 66.3
2024 1243 72.9 17.0 67

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 Wichita Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1505 96.0 15.6 n/a
1989 1449 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1361 80.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1300 90.0 14.4 n/a
1992 1320 84.3 15.6 26.7
1993 1348 88.0 15.3 41.2
1994 1410 91.4 15.4 32.8
1995 1389 98.4 14.1 30.8
1996 1389 98.4 14.1 30.8
1997 1352 102.1 13.2 31.7
1998 1350 92.4 14.6 30.9
1999 1385 101.1 13.7 39.1
2000 1535 100.9 15.2 38.8
2001 1530 101.8 15.0 39.6
2002 1558 105.4 14.8 42.3
2003 1558 105.4 14.8 42.3
2004 1524 101.2 15.1 48.6
2005 1527 95.6 16.0 50.2
2006 1512 94.3 16.0 52.3
2007 1477 95.2 15.5 54
2008 1467 98.7 14.9 52.8
2009 1437 100.9 14.2 54.8
2010 1414 103.9 13.6 57
2011 1472 93.7 15.6 59.6
2012 1401 87.2 16.0 60
2013 1350 101.7 13.2 59.3
2014 1305 91.7 14.2 67.8
2015 1201 92.0 13.0 72.9
2016 1197 82.0 14.5 60.6
2017 1222 91.7 13.3 60.3
2018 1248 92.5 13.4 68.8
2019 1231 90.7 13.5 68
2020 1316 81.1 16.2 61.2
2021 1286 81.7 15.7 58.1
2022 1291 80.3 16.0 66.3
2023 1309 74.1 17.6 66.3
2024 1243 72.9 17.0 67

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wichita Falls High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (12.9%) $7,199 (87.1%) $8,265
2020 $1,344 (15.5%) $7,346 (84.5%) $8,690
2021 $1,043 (11.2%) $8,293 (88.8%) $9,337

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wichita Falls High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1156th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1570th of 1961 High schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Wichita Falls High School)3215
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Wichita Falls High School)5245
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))5647
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Wichita Falls High School)4336
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4642
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Wichita Falls High School)4338
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4547
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Wichita Falls High School)7450
 24%
   End of Course U.S. History (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))7157
 14%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12311309
 6.3%
African American9097
 7.8%
American Indian105
 50%
Asian2221
 4.5%
Hispanic632720
 13.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White427413
 3.3%
Two or More Races4852
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%66.3%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wichita Falls High School

Wichita Falls High School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Texas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,243 students attended Wichita Falls High School.

Students at Wichita Falls High School are 56% Hispanic, 29% White, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Wichita Falls High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crockett Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Southern Hills Elementary
Elementary : Zundelowitz Elementary
Middle : Barwise Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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