Texas Tech K-12 is an approved learning school from kindergarten through twelfth grade program in Texas, offering high school diplomas. It is operated by Texas Tech University, which is located in Lubbock.
Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Texas Tech University K-12 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas Tech University K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Texas Tech University K-12's student population of 724 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
Texas Tech University K-12 ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texas Tech University K-12 is 0.61, 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
#569 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
57%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Tech University K-12's ranking?
Texas Tech University K-12 is ranked #569 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Tech University K-12?
724 students attend Texas Tech University K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Texas Tech University K-12 students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Tech University K-12?
Texas Tech University K-12 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Tech University K-12 offer ?
Texas Tech University K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Texas Tech University K-12 part of?
Texas Tech University K-12 is part of Texas TECH University K-12 School District.
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