Lockhart J High School

500 City Line Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,385 students in grades 6-8, Lockhart J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lockhart J High School's student population of 1,385 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Lockhart J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lockhart J High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6273 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
37%
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26%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
80%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
15%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lockhart J High School's ranking?
Lockhart J High School is ranked #6273 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lockhart J High School often compared to?
Lockhart J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldthwaite Middle School, Gilbert Gerdes J High School, Pegasus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lockhart J High School?
1,385 students attend Lockhart J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lockhart J High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lockhart J High School?
Lockhart J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lockhart J High School offer ?
Lockhart J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lockhart J High School part of?
Lockhart J High School is part of Lockhart ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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