School Overview
The G.L. Wiley Opportunity Center, located in Waco, Texas, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Waco Independent School District. Unlike a traditional high school, the center is specifically designed to provide a supportive, non-traditional learning environment for students who may be struggling in a conventional classroom or who are at risk of not graduating. Its primary mission is to offer personalized academic pathways, credit recovery options, and a smaller student-to-teacher ratio to help students overcome barriers to their education and successfully earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum and programming at G.L. Wiley are tailored to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. By focusing on individualized instruction and flexible scheduling, the school helps students regain academic momentum and develop the life skills necessary for post-secondary success. Through its specialized approach, the center acts as a crucial resource for the district, ensuring that students who face challenges—ranging from attendance issues to academic credit deficiencies—have a structured, focused, and encouraging path toward graduation.
98
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic38
Black55
  • Black
    55 (56.1%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (38.8%)
  • White
    5 (5.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: WACO ISD
Phone: (254)757-3829
Website: http://woc.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range: 2nd - 12th
Total Students: 98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 2 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 21
Grade 53
Grade 614
Grade 718
Grade 817
Grade 927
Grade 1013
Grade 113
Grade 122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3939.8%
Male5960.2%