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University H S

3201 S NEW RD, WACO, TX, 76706

Ranked 2978 of 5501 in Texas

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University H S

3201 S NEW RD, WACO, TX, 76706

Ranked 2978 of 5501 in Texas

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About University H S

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 39% in Reading.
114
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1750
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4%
Asian 0.11%
Hispanic 74.06%
Black 20.23%
Two+ Races 1.26%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
4%
Asian
0.11%
Hispanic
74.06%
Black
20.23%
Two+ Races
1.26%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1750
49.6%
868 Female
50.4%
882 Male

Student Population

1750 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

423 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

University H S Contact Information

Address

3201 S NEW RD, WACO, TX, 76706

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Phone

(254) 756-1843

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TOP 2978 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at University H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

University High School has officially opened a state-of-the-art kitchen for the culinary arts. This gives students access to industry-standard equipment for hands-on professional training. The campus also recently added a new secondary curriculum that focuses on advanced reading and writing skills and solving math problems to better prepare graduates for the demands of today's jobs. Also, the school's sports teams have been doing well lately, with a number of student-athletes getting regional recognition for their leadership and performance. This has helped to strengthen the local tradition of Trojan pride.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q2. Does University H S teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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