Wells High School in Wells, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wells High School is a rural public school in Wells, Texas that is part of Wells Independent School District. It serves 117 students in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.8:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 12

117 Students

12 Teachers

160 Rusk Ave

Wells, TX 75976 View local requests

https://www.wells.esc7.net/

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Wells High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Dr. Tiffanie Smith

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Wells High School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

20%

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.

Wells High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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