Lorena High School is a public high school in Lorena, Texas, classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Lorena Independent School District located in south central McLennan County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 580 students in grades 9-12, Lorena High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lorena High serves the entire Lorena, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 61.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 8.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lorena High School's student population of 580 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Lorena High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorena High School is 0.40, 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
#415 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
16%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
76%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorena High School's ranking?
Lorena High School is ranked #415 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lorena High School often compared to?
Lorena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway High School, Mcgregor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lorena High School?
The graduation rate of Lorena High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lorena High School?
580 students attend Lorena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lorena High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorena High School?
Lorena High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorena High School offer ?
Lorena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lorena High School part of?
Lorena High School is part of Lorena Independent School District.
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