Weslaco High School

1005 West Pk Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596 | (956) 969-6700
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Student Enrollment: 2,477
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1005 W Pike Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Isidoro Nieto
  • Fax: (956) 968-8008
  • Website: www.wisd.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 2,477
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 151.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 1,275 (51.5%)
  • Females: 1,202 (48.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 47 (1.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 607 (24.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 654 (26.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Weslaco High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black50.2%
Asian90.4%
Hispanic2,39496.6%
White692.8%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Weslaco High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade87535.3%
10th Grade59424.0%
11th Grade53421.6%
12th Grade47419.1%
Breakdown of College Ready Graduates (2009)
Percent Ready For College in Reading
School:
63.0%
District:
60.0%
State:
62.0%
Percent Ready For College in Math
School:
60.0%
District:
46.0%
State:
60.0%
Graduation & Dropout Rates (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
78.9%
District:
74.1%
State:
80.6%
Dropout Rate
School:
10.6%
District:
11.9%
State:
9.4%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$83,557
District:
$73,896
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$53,410
District:
$51,356
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$43,420
District:
$43,683
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,622
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,266
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$52,838
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$63,504
State:
$58,427
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
15.4
District:
13.2
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
23.5%
District:
23.2%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
16.4%
District:
22.9%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
23.9%
District:
28.7%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
32.8%
District:
22.9%
State:
18.3%
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 04, 2010
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  • Great school
    Recognized for two years

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