Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Wylie High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 1,517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wylie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wylie High School's student population of 1,517 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
School Rankings
Wylie High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wylie High School is 0.53, 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
#707 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wylie High School's ranking?
Wylie High School is ranked #707 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wylie High School often compared to?
Wylie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper High School, Abilene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wylie High School?
The graduation rate of Wylie High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wylie High School?
1,517 students attend Wylie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wylie High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wylie High School?
Wylie High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wylie High School offer ?
Wylie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wylie High School part of?
Wylie High School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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