mature into young adults.
Middle school students
also enjoy and excel in many
extracurricular activities in
fine arts, athletic and academic
competitions. These programs
provide the foundation for
learning the skills and leadership
needed for high school
participation and achievement.
As we look to the future, we
are implementing innovative
instructional practices to help
prepare our students for a world
not yet imagined. Our use
of collaborative spaces is one
example of our commitment to
teach the 21st Century skills that
students will need to excel in a
global community.
High School Campuses
Weatherford High School is
a dynamic educational center
comprised of two campuses. The
main campus is located just off
Interstate 20 and serves students
in grades 10-12, while the Ninth
Grade Center is located in the
center of town in the shadow of
the historic downtown square.
Weatherford High School
educates students in innovative
ways, and offers choices that cater
to the needs of each student.
Weatherford High School has
a thriving Career and Technical
Education program and a robust
Advanced Placement program.
We have an acclaimed Performing
and Visual Arts department as
well as support programs such as
the Rise Academy and Vocational
Training Program (18-22 year
olds). Advanced Placement and
Dual Credit courses offer students
the opportunity to choose from
more than 20 classes to earn
college credit while working
towards high school graduation.
And, the WHS Collegiate
Academy gives our high school
students the advantage of earning
a high school diploma and an
Associate’s degree at the same time.
Kangaroo Nation also supports
a robust athletic program with
bright future and a history of
winning. WHS is the home of
the nationally acclaimed Blue
Belles and our exceptional
Fightin’ Roo Band.
About WISD
• 7 Elementary Campuses
(Pre-K, K-5)
• 2 Middle Schools
(Grades 7-8)
• Ninth Grade Center
• Weatherford High School
Total Students - 8,083
Average Class Size
Kindergarten ................19.5
1st Grade.......................19.8
2nd Grade.....................21.3
3rd Grade......................20.1
4th Grade......................19.9
5th Grade......................24.5
6th Grade .....................23.0
Ethnic Distribution
White........................ 67.2%
African American...... 2.5%
Hispanic.................... 25.8%
American Indian...... 0.7%
Asian........................ 0.7%
Graduation Rate
Weatherford ISD....... 99.7%
Region....................... 90.5%
State.......................... 89.7%
Source: 2017-2018
Texas Academic Performance Report
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