University High School in Waco, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

University High School is an urban public school in Waco, Texas that is part of Waco Independent School District. It serves 1,750 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,750 Students

114 Teachers

3201 S New Rd

Waco, TX 76706 View local requests

http://unihigh.wacoisd.org/cms/one.aspx

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

University High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Menefee

Mr. Wheeler

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University High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

University High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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