District Profile

Waxahachie ISD was founded in 1884 and has a rich tradition of excellence in education. The district encompasses 192 square miles in the heart of Ellis County. Waxahachie ISD is a fast-growth district with a diverse student population of just over 9,500 served by a dedicated team of more than 1,400 employees who are committed to the success and well-being of every student. While Waxahachie ISD is steeped in tradition, it is also a district of innovation with a rigorous curriculum and outstanding extracurricular programs.

Waxahachie ISD offers many unique educational opportunities, including:

A two-way dual language program
STEAM elementary academy
STEM/Early College high school (Global High)
Courses in all 16 CTE clusters offered at WHS

Waxahachie ISD campuses by the numbers:

8 elementary schools
3 junior high schools
2 high schools
1 alternative high school
1 pre-kindergarten academy

Current Enrollment: 9,500

African American: 11.8%

Hispanic: 34.4%

White: 49.6%

Asian/Pacific Isl.: 0.8%

Native American: 0.6%

Two or More Races: 2.7%

Economically Disadvantaged: 45.3%

Attendance Rate: 96.2%

1,422 employees

712 certified teachers

22.2% of teachers have advanced degrees

Average years of teacher experience: 11.8

First-year teacher salary: $51,000

14.1 students per certified teacher

Waxahachie High School at a glance:

Recommended and distinguished graduation plan: 86.4%
SAT average score composite: 1041
ACT average score composite: 21.1
Career/Technology enrollment: 93.9%
CTE Coherent Sequence: 84.4%
Extracurricular participation: 57%

Global High School at a glance:

Total enrollment: 386
Dual credit enrollment: 100%
2019 graduates/associate's degree: 98
SAT average score composite: 1154
ACT average score composite: 24.3
Career/Technology enrollment: 100%
CTE Coherent Sequence: 100%
Extracurricular participation: 61%