University H S
#1127 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#11832 of 16,910 nationally
About University H S
University H S is a public high located in Waco, in the Waco ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,752 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1127th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,752.
There are 44 schools in Waco; University H S ranks 20th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alta Vista El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 904 m away
South Waco El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 2.4 km away
Harmony School of Innovation - Waco
Beverly Hills · Charter high · Grades 6–12
614 students · 2.7 km away
Robinson El
Robinson · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
328 students · 3.0 km away
Robinson Pri
Robinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
389 students · 3.2 km away
Bell's Hill El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students · 3.7 km away
Cesar Chavez Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students · 4.4 km away
Robinson J H
Robinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
383 students · 4.6 km away
Robinson H S
Robinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
725 students · 4.8 km away
Robinson Int
Robinson · Public middle · Grades 4–6
551 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Texas H S
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1,750 students
Nacogdoches H S
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1,755 students
Lee H S
Baytown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,747 students
Midlothian Heritage H S
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,760 students
C E Ellison H S
Killeen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,761 students
Belton H S
Belton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,763 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University H S a good school?
University H S has a Success Index (US) of 36.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1127 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University H S rank in Texas?
University H S ranks #1127 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #11832 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University H S?
University H S had 1,752 students in 2025.
Is University H S a elementary school or a high school?
University H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.