For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,763 students in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Alta Vista is University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX include University High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco?
the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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