Weslaco East High School
810 South Pleasantview Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596 | (956) 969-6950
- Grades: 8-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,982
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,982 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 1157th out of 1,325 high schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P O Box 266, Weslaco, TX 78599
- Principal or Admin: Ms Sue Peterson
- Fax: (956) 968-8693
- Website: www.wisd.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Weslaco Independent School District (ISD)
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,657
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 5.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.1
- Enrolled Students: 17,279
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,982
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 130.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,018 (51.4%)
- Females: 964 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 25 (1.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 517 (26.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 542 (27.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,940 | 97.9% |
| White | 36 | 1.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 649 | 32.7% |
| 10th Grade | 486 | 24.5% |
| 11th Grade | 461 | 23.3% |
| 12th Grade | 386 | 19.5% |
Breakdown of College Ready Graduates (2009)
Percent Ready For College in Reading
School:
58.0%
District:
60.0%
State:
62.0%
Percent Ready For College in Math
School:
52.0%
District:
46.0%
State:
60.0%
Graduation & Dropout Rates (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
71.4%
District:
74.1%
State:
80.6%
Dropout Rate
School:
14.4%
District:
11.9%
State:
9.4%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$75,962
District:
$73,896
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$52,188
District:
$51,356
State:
$48,263
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,249
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,618
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$51,772
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$61,348
State:
$58,427
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
14.6
District:
13.2
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
19.6%
District:
23.2%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
21.0%
District:
22.9%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
32.6%
District:
28.7%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
26.8%
District:
22.9%
State:
18.3%
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Weslaco East High School
- Reviewed by Student on September 04, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - It was an amazing experience, great athletic department and wonderful teachers that helped all students equally fulfill their education.
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