Lake Travis High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Travis County, Texas, United States, approximately 20 miles west of Austin, near Lake Travis. The preparatory is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and rated as an exemplary secondary by TEA standards.
Serving 3,569 students in grades 9-12, Lake Travis High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Travis High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 117.1 square miles in Austin, TX, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and an average distance from the school to the zone's edge of 5.7 miles, reaching up to 11.1 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Travis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Travis High School's student population of 3,569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 206 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,569 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
206 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
Campus Size
56 acres
School Rankings
Lake Travis High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Travis High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Travis High School's ranking?
Lake Travis High School is ranked #686 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Travis High School often compared to?
Lake Travis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake High School, Vandegrift High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Travis High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Travis High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Lake Travis High School?
3,569 students attend Lake Travis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lake Travis High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Travis High School?
Lake Travis High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Travis High School offer ?
Lake Travis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Travis High School part of?
Lake Travis High School is part of Lake Travis Independent School District.
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