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 763 students in grades 9-12, Lbj Echs 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lbj Echs's student population of 763 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Rankings
Lbj Echs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lbj Echs is 0.48, 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
#7945 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lbj Echs's ranking?
Lbj Echs is ranked #7945 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lbj Echs often compared to?
Lbj Echsis 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 Echs?
The graduation rate of Lbj Echs is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lbj Echs?
763 students attend Lbj Echs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lbj Echs students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lbj Echs?
Lbj Echs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lbj Echs offer ?
Lbj Echs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lbj Echs part of?
Lbj Echs is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lbj Echs located?
Lbj Echs is located in the Las Cimas neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Las Cimas.
School Reviews
2 6/3/2016
The absolute worst high school in the entire district. The worst leadership team in the entire district. Students graduate without knowing how to read.
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