Lbj High School
- Lbj High School serves 804 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lbj High School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 804 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lbj High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7332 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 60% | 52% |
| Black | 36% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | AUSTIN ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 1111 students
0.0 miles
7309 Lazy Creek Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512)414-2589 0.0 9-12 1111 - Austin Magnolia Montessori For All Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 332 students
0.1 miles
5100 Pecan Brook Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512)522-2429 0.1 PK-6 332 - Austin Winn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 241 students
0.5 miles
3500 Susquehanna Ln
Austin, TX 78723
(512)414-2390 0.5 PK-5 241 - Austin Garcia Ymla Grades: 6-8 | 421 students
1.0 miles
7414 Johnny Morris Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512)841-9400 1.0 6-8 421 - Austin Jordan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 712 students
1.1 miles
6711 Johnny Morris Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512)414-2578 1.1 PK-5 712
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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