Wilmer-Hutchins High School is a public secondary school in Dallas, Texas. A part of the Dallas Independent School District, Wilmer-Hutchins High was formerly part of the now defunct Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District.
Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Wilmer-hutchins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmer-hutchins High School's student population of 949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
949 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Wilmer-hutchins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmer-hutchins High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7945 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmer-hutchins High School's ranking?
Wilmer-hutchins High School is ranked #7945 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wilmer-hutchins High School often compared to?
Wilmer-hutchins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmer-hutchins High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmer-hutchins High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wilmer-hutchins High School?
949 students attend Wilmer-hutchins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wilmer-hutchins High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmer-hutchins High School?
Wilmer-hutchins High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilmer-hutchins High School offer ?
Wilmer-hutchins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilmer-hutchins High School part of?
Wilmer-hutchins High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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