WESLACO EAST H S

wehs.wisd.us/

2,066 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Weslaco East High School, located at 810 S. Pleasantview Dr. in Weslaco, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Weslaco Independent School District. Serving the local community in the Rio Grande Valley, the school is known for its "Wildcat" spirit and maintains a comprehensive academic environment that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to provide students with practical, industry-ready skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Weslaco East places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture and student engagement. The school leverages its website and district resources to keep students, parents, and the community informed about academic calendars, extracurricular events, and student achievements. By balancing rigorous coursework with a vibrant social and athletic community, Weslaco East High School strives to be a cornerstone of the Weslaco area, committed to the personal and professional development of its diverse student body.

2,066

Total Students

126.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESLACO EAST H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	2,050
Black	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,050 (99.2%)
White
11 (0.5%)
Black
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6950
Website:	http://wehs.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,766
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 642

Grade 10 540

Grade 11 476

Grade 12 408