Whitewright High School is a public high school located in Whitewright, Texas, United States. It is part of the Whitewright Independent School District located in the southeast corner of Grayson County and classified as a 2A school by the University Interscholastic League.
Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Whitewright High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitewright High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitewright High School's student population of 244 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide an environment that will encourage each student to reach his or her potential.
School Rankings
Whitewright High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitewright High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2574 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
71%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitewright High School's ranking?
Whitewright High School is ranked #2574 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whitewright High School often compared to?
Whitewright High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bells High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitewright High School?
The graduation rate of Whitewright High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whitewright High School?
244 students attend Whitewright High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Whitewright High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewright High School?
Whitewright High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitewright High School offer ?
Whitewright High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitewright High School part of?
Whitewright High School is part of Whitewright Independent School District.
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