Estacado Early College High School is a 4A public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Lubbock, Texas. It is part of the Lubbock Independent School District. Estacado is a magnet school, with programs in JROTC.
Serving 865 students in grades 9-12, Estacado 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estacado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Estacado High School's student population of 865 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Estacado 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 Estacado High School is 0.56, 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
#7741 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Matador
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estacado High School's ranking?
Estacado High School is ranked #7741 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Estacado High School often compared to?
Estacado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado High School, Monterey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estacado High School?
The graduation rate of Estacado High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Estacado High School?
865 students attend Estacado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Estacado High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estacado High School?
Estacado High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estacado High School offer ?
Estacado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Estacado High School part of?
Estacado High School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Estacado High School located?
Estacado High School is located in the Parkway and Cherry Point neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkway and Cherry Point.
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