WACO H S
Reported Enrollment
2,011
students
District
WACO ISD
County Context Score
42/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2020 N 42ND ST, WACO, TX, 76710
School District
WACO ISD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 484428005054
- District ID
- 4844280
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,011 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
WACO H S is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
McLennan County has 113 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 25 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What WACO H S tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: WACO ISD, McLennan County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for WACO H S. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with WACO ISD.
2,011 students
WACO H S reports 2,011 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 32 other high schools in McLennan County with enrollment data, 31 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 210 students.
33 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 211 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
25 district schools
WACO ISD lists 15 primary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
15
Middle
4
High
5
Other
1
Nearby context inside WACO ISD
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is WACO H S a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with WACO ISD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for WACO H S?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the WACO H S data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare WACO H S with nearby schools?
WACO H S should be compared with 33 high schools in McLennan County, plus other schools in WACO ISD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for WACO H S?
Before using WACO H S in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with WACO ISD.
Part of WACO ISD
WACO H S is one of 25 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 13,824 students across 25 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
25
Reported Enrollment
13,824
25 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- ALTA VISTA ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- BELL'S HILL ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- CEDAR RIDGE ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- CRESTVIEW ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- DEAN HIGHLAND ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOLPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- J H HINES ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- KENDRICK ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MOUNTAINVIEW ELPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- HILLCREST PDS MAGNETPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
UNIVERSITY H S
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CHINA SPRING H S
LA VEGA H S
ROBINSON H S
McLennan County Schools
County Context Score
42/100
County-level composite across 113 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.