Serving 2,429 students in grades 9-12, Legacy Of Educational Excellence 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School's student population of 2,429 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School is 0.36, 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
#4347 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School's ranking?
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School is ranked #4347 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School often compared to?
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like International School Of America by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School?
The graduation rate of Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School?
2,429 students attend Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School?
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School offer ?
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School part of?
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School is part of North East ISD School District.
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