District Profile
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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
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%
