WACO CTR FOR YOUTH

Located at 3501 N 19TH ST, in WACO, Texas, WACO CTR FOR YOUTH is a very small four-year high school that caters to 69 students (grades 7 through 12), run under AXTELL ISD. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 91% below typical.

AXTELL ISD runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 834 students. WACO CTR FOR YOUTH is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, WACO CTR FOR YOUTH records that 62% of the student body identifies as White; the rest consists of 17% Hispanic, 16% Black, 4% multiracial. Compared to McLennan County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting WACO CTR FOR YOUTH tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 48% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, McLennan County runs at roughly 62%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, McLennan County reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,643 per year, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across McLennan County's 124 public schools (combined enrollment of about 45,703 students), WACO CTR FOR YOUTH is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is CEDAR RIDGE EL, roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

WACO CTR FOR YOUTH operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WACO CTR FOR YOUTH has decreased 3%, going from 71 students in 2018 to 69 in 2025. The White share of enrollment rose from 46% to 62% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 7.1:1 in 2018 to 9.9:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.