Lubbock High School is a 5A high school serving grades nine to twelve in Lubbock, Texas, as part of the Lubbock Independent School District, The school was founded in 1891 as the first high school in Lubbock County. Lubbock High School predates the incorporation of Lubbock, Texas by 18 years.
Serving 1,893 students in grades 9-12, Lubbock 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 76% 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: 1,893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lubbock High School's student population of 1,893 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Year Founded
1891
School Rankings
Lubbock 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 Lubbock High School is 0.58, 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
#5229 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
24%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Westerner
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lubbock High School's ranking?
Lubbock High School is ranked #5229 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lubbock High School often compared to?
Lubbock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey High School, Lubbock-cooper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lubbock High School?
The graduation rate of Lubbock High School is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lubbock High School?
1,893 students attend Lubbock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lubbock High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lubbock High School?
Lubbock High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lubbock High School offer ?
Lubbock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lubbock High School part of?
Lubbock High School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lubbock High School located?
Lubbock High School is located in the South Overton neighborhood of Lubbock, TX.
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