Legacy of Educational Excellence High School, formerly Robert E. Lee High School, is a high school in San Antonio, Texas. A part of the North East Independent School District, it serves portions of San Antonio, all of the city of City of Castle Hills, and a portion of Balcones Heights.
Serving 2,285 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: LEE High School serves the southwestern part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 15 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School's student population of 2,285 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
'The mind once stretched by a new idea never returns to its original dimensions.'
School Rankings
Legacy Of Educational Excellence 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 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
#6239 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Red
School Mascot
Volunteers
Source: 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 #6239 out of 8,096 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School?
2,285 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, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 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 15:1, 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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School located?
Legacy Of Educational Excellence High School is located in the Greater Dellview neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Greater Dellview.
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