Lbj High School
- Lbj High School serves 799 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lbj High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Lbj High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lbj High School's student population of 799 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lbj High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lbj High School is 0.51, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6594 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 52% |
| Black | 38% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Austin Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lbj High School is Lasa High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garcia Ymla (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Magnolia Montessori For All (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Austin Lasa High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,186 student
0.0 miles
7309 Lazy Creek Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512)414-2589 0.0 9-12 1,186 - Austin Magnolia Montessori For All Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 476 students
0.1 miles
5100 Pecan Brook Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512)522-2429 0.1 PK-6 476 - Austin Winn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 259 students
0.5 miles
3500 Susquehanna Ln
Austin, TX 78723
(512)414-2390 0.5 PK-5 259 - Austin Garcia Ymla Grades: 6-8 | 390 students
1.0 miles
7414 Johnny Morris Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512)841-9400 1.0 6-8 390 - Austin Jordan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 662 students
1.1 miles
6711 Johnny Morris Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512)414-2578 1.1 PK-5 662
School Reviews
| 2 The absolute worst high school in the entire district. The worst leadership team in the entire district. Students graduate without knowing how to read. - Posted by Parent - susan |
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