Lyndon Baines Johnson Early College High School is a public high school in northeast Austin, Texas. At the time of its opening in 1974, LBJ was only the second high school in the U.S. to be named for the 36th President.
Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Lbj Early College 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 7% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LBJ High School serves the east part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lbj Early College High School's student population of 734 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Motto
At LBJ Early College High School, students are not only preparing for college tomorrow, they are attending college today.
School Rankings
Lbj Early College High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lbj Early College High School is 0.50, 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
#7889 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
64%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lbj Early College High School's ranking?
Lbj Early College High School is ranked #7889 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lbj Early College High School often compared to?
Lbj Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navarro Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lbj Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Lbj Early College High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Lbj Early College High School?
734 students attend Lbj Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lbj Early College High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lbj Early College High School?
Lbj Early College High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lbj Early College High School offer ?
Lbj Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lbj Early College High School part of?
Lbj Early College High School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lbj Early College High School located?
Lbj Early College High School is located in the Las Cimas neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Las Cimas.
School Reviews
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