Whitehouse High School is a public high school in Whitehouse, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League and is part of the Whitehouse Independent School District in Smith County. In 2018, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,475 students in grades 9-12, Whitehouse High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehouse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whitehouse High School's student population of 1,475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Whitehouse High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehouse High School is 0.56, 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
#1599 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehouse High School's ranking?
Whitehouse High School is ranked #1599 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whitehouse High School often compared to?
Whitehouse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindale High School, Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehouse High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehouse High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whitehouse High School?
1,475 students attend Whitehouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Whitehouse High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehouse High School?
Whitehouse High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitehouse High School offer ?
Whitehouse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitehouse High School part of?
Whitehouse High School is part of Whitehouse Independent School District.
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