Original Research by School Decision on Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
Paul and Jane Meyer Public High School is a small, charter-affiliated high school in Waco serving students in grades nine through twelve. The enrollment is modest, distributed fairly evenly across the grade levels. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting an economically diverse enrollment. Racially and ethnically, the student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a meaningful Black student population and smaller White and Asian groups represented.
On state assessments administered in spring 2025, the school shows mixed results across subjects. In science, all students met the approaches standard, and a majority achieved the meets level, while roughly one-quarter to one-third reached the masters level. In social studies, most students met the approaches threshold, with about two-thirds reaching meets and a smaller share at masters. Mathematics proficiency trails in absolute terms: most students met approaches, but only about half reached the meets standard and a small share the masters level. English language arts tracks similarly to mathematics, with most students approaching proficiency but substantially fewer reaching meets or masters.
Across all subjects, the school reports that most of the student body reached the approaches level overall, with roughly one-third reaching meets and a notably small share achieving masters. The subject-by-subject picture suggests that science and social studies performance outpaces reading and math, where proficiency concentrations at higher achievement tiers are thin. A parent may want to look into the school's supports and pathways in mathematics and English, particularly for students targeting advanced proficiency.
The school is part of Rapoport Academy Public School, a charter network operating multiple campuses across Waco. The district recently implemented district-wide free meals for all students—a lasting cost-of-attendance benefit. The network has also invested in athletics infrastructure, completing a competition gymnasium, and has built out career and dual-enrollment pathways at the high school level through partnerships with McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College. These partnerships allow high school students to earn college credit and industry certifications while still in high school, opening a pathway for students interested in career-focused or STEM tracks.
Waco itself is in the midst of a substantial downtown revitalization effort, with public and private investment reshaping the city center over the coming years. The redevelopment includes housing, retail, office space, and civic facilities, with new construction and renovation projects already underway.
Specific data on graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing, special education identification, and English learner enrollment were not available for this school. The school's small size and charter status may explain some of these gaps. For families considering Meyer High School, the available academic data and the district's career-pathway investments offer some grounding for a decision, but conversations with the school directly about support structures, college and career offerings, and student outcomes beyond state testing would fill important information gaps.
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