Lovejoy High School is a public high school in Lucas, Texas, in south-central Collin County. It is the only high school in the Lovejoy Independent School District and is classified as 5A by the University Interscholastic League.
Serving 1,596 students in grades 9-12, Lovejoy High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lovejoy High School's student population of 1,596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Lovejoy High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lovejoy High School is 0.50, 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
#63 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
69%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovejoy High School's ranking?
Lovejoy High School is ranked #63 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lovejoy High School often compared to?
Lovejoy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovejoy High School?
The graduation rate of Lovejoy High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lovejoy High School?
1,596 students attend Lovejoy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lovejoy High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy High School?
Lovejoy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovejoy High School offer ?
Lovejoy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lovejoy High School part of?
Lovejoy High School is part of Lovejoy Independent School District.
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