Wimberley is an artistic, educated town, and those values are echoed in its students’ achievements. Last year’s Wimberley High School seniors were awarded almost $11 million in scholarships, an all-time record for the school. Lead counselor Pamela Phillips attributes the school’s excellence to community support and a veteran staff: “We have very low teacher turnover, so the consistency and experience are there.” But that doesn’t mean faculty are averse to change. This year they’re teaching with the aid of iPads, which were issued to every student and teacher. “We embrace that small-town feeling,” Phillips says, “but we don’t let it keep us from staying abreast of new technology and opportunities.” Students take advantage of the school’s Early College Start partnership with ACC, through which they often earn enough credit to enter college classified as sophomores. Outside of the classroom, the football, volleyball, band, one-act play and UIL academic teams rake in awards.

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The Data

NO. 6

Wimberley High School

District: Wimberley ISD

Grade span

9th-12th

2012-13 enrollment

654

Graduation rate

93%

State rank

67