YSLETA H S

ysletahs.yisd.net

1,168 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ysleta High School, located on Alameda Avenue in El Paso, Texas, is a cornerstone institution within the Ysleta Independent School District. As one of the oldest and most historic high schools in the region, it serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of tradition and pride among its students, faculty, and alumni. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Ysleta High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. The school is particularly noted for its deep roots in the community, often emphasizing values of resilience and academic achievement. By integrating rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal development, Ysleta High School continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of the students in the El Paso area.

1,168

Total Students

76.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YSLETA H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	1,154

Hispanic
1,154 (98.8%)
White
14 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-8000
Website:	http://ysletahs.yisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,020
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 277

Grade 10 301

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 328