Lytle High School is a public high school located in Lytle, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Lytle Independent School District located in extreme northwest Atascosa County. During 2022–2023, Lytle High School had an enrollment of 487 students and a student to teacher ratio of 12.68.
Serving 420 students in grades 6-8, Lytle J 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LYTLE J H's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lytle school district, covering approximately 43.7 square miles in Lytle, TX. The average drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lytle J High School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lytle J 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 Lytle J High School is 0.29, 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
#6127 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lytle J High School's ranking?
Lytle J High School is ranked #6127 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lytle J High School?
420 students attend Lytle J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lytle J High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lytle J High School?
Lytle J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lytle J High School offer ?
Lytle J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lytle J High School part of?
Lytle J High School is part of Lytle Independent School District.
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