Summary:
Wylie High School is a public high school located in Wylie, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,044 students. The school is part of the Wylie Independent School District, which is ranked 75th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wylie High School has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating its strong academic performance and overall quality.
Wylie High School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements. The school has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 97.9% to 98.6% over the past few years, significantly exceeding the state average. Its dropout rates have remained low, ranging from 0.2% to 0.3%, well below the state average. Wylie High School students consistently outperform the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams across all subject areas, including Algebra I, Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 43.04% White, 15.28% African American, 20.04% Hispanic, and 16.46% Asian, is another notable feature.
Wylie High School's performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools. It consistently outperforms Wylie East High School, Iltexas Garland High School, and Naaman Forest High School in state rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. Wylie High School's exceptional performance in subgroups, such as African American and low socioeconomic status students, is particularly noteworthy, as these groups often face additional challenges in academic achievement.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6
Number of students: 3,044
Racial breakdown:
White:
43.0%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Asian:
16.5%
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African American:
15.3%
Two or more races:
4.4%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%
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