Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Summary:

Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Desoto, Texas, with a student population of 209. The school is part of the International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) district, which is ranked 729 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Texas high schools, with a ranking of 1519 out of 1987 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's STAAR EOC test scores are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with the exception of English II Reading. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (72.25% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby charter and public high schools, such as Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School and Desoto High School, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School generally performs worse on key metrics such as statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates.

Despite these challenges, the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past four school years, which is an impressive achievement. However, the school's declining per-student spending, from $25,354 in 2018-2019 to $13,909 in 2020-2021, which is lower than the state average, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles. The Iltexas district may need to re-evaluate its funding allocation to ensure that the school has the resources it needs to support student success and implement more targeted interventions and support systems to improve student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

901 N Polk St Ste 101
Desoto, TX 75115

(469) 786-2850

District: International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1519^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,909

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.3%

Hispanic:

43.1%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School ranks worse than 76.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.07. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School has the smallest high school student body size in the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District. Racial makeup is: African American (49.3%), Hispanic (43.1%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School is 10.9, which is the 2^nd best among 7 high schools in the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District. (See more...)

Compare Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School is $13,909, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School 1519^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School in the ranking list.)

International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas):

SchoolDigger ranks International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) 729^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

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Rank History for all students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.01	1425^th	1961	27.3%
2024	25.07	1519^th	1987	23.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.94	555^th	664	16.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	44.43	534^th	1195	55.3%
2022	45.29	509^th	1278	60.2%
2023	50.50	483^rd	1371	64.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.74	747^th	1382	45.9%
2022	28.15	1105^th	1418	22.1%
2023	35.99	918^th	1478	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.87	1357^th	1848	26.6%
2022	34.71	1222^nd	1847	33.8%
2023	32.46	1308^th	1897	31.0%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	62.85	35^th	114	69.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	18.56	1512^th	1815	16.7%
2022	18.42	1533^rd	1841	16.7%
2023	22.75	1474^th	1891	22.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.02	907^th	1177	22.9%
2023	38.02	926^th	1182	21.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.98	1203^rd	1829	34.2%
2022	38.94	1025^th	1837	44.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	19.12	1517^th	1840	17.6%
2022	28.80	1323^rd	1853	28.6%
2023	31.23	1310^th	1913	31.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	28.32	726^th	1020	28.8%
2022	34.46	616^th	1031	40.3%
2023	34.42	649^th	1069	39.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	33.35	1180^th	1743	32.3%
2022	29.90	1249^th	1762	29.1%
2023	37.09	1127^th	1820	38.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	3	28	0	11	0	2	44
2020	4	42	0	30	0	2	78
2021	4	88	0	55	1	5	153
2022	8	118	0	82	1	7	216
2023	6	103	1	90	1	8	209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	44	6.8	6.4	86.4
2020	78	10.8	7.1	79.5
2021	153	13.8	11.0	75.2
2022	216	18.7	11.5	69
2023	209	19.1	10.9	72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	44	6.8	6.4	86.4
2020	78	10.8	7.1	79.5
2021	153	13.8	11.0	75.2
2022	216	18.7	11.5	69
2023	209	19.1	10.9	72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,765 (7.0%)	$23,589 (93.0%)	$25,354
2020	$5,826 (27.4%)	$15,431 (72.6%)	$21,256
2021	$4,445 (32.0%)	$9,463 (68.0%)	$13,909

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	44	209	375%
African American	28	103	267.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	90	718.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	6	100%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.4%	72.2%	14.1%

Schools Near Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School	Public, Charter	9-12	901 N Polk St Ste 101	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 786-2850	209	19	10.9	72.2%	6 (2.9%)	103 (49.3%)	90 (43.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	25.1	1519^th of 1987 public high schools	23.6%		28	1425^th of 1961 public high schools	27.3%	94	25.0	28.6	37.7	50.9	56.4									$13,909	$4,445	$9,463
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)	Public	6-12	204 E Belt Line Rd	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 223-2242	33	7	5.0	78.8%	0 (0.0%)	25 (75.8%)	7 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)														$418,594	$1,252	$417,342
Ki Charter - Desoto	Public, Charter	8-12	2000 Old Hickory Trail	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Ki Charter	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 298-7323	29	4	7.9	48.3%	9 (31.0%)	7 (24.1%)	13 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Premier H S - Desoto	Public, Charter	9-12	929 W Belt Line Rd	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Premier High Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 349-1920	51	4	12.7	70.6%	2 (3.9%)	40 (78.4%)	7 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	4.3	1901^st of 1987 public high schools	4.3%		13.9	1690^th of 1961 public high schools	13.8%	211	6.3	0.0	20.0	13.3	15.8
Desoto High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 Eagle Dr	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 230-0726	2,216	129	17.1	60.2%	39 (1.8%)	1,655 (74.7%)	466 (21.0%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (1.9%)	25.9	1498^th of 1987 public high schools	24.6%		23.2	1535^th of 1961 public high schools	21.7%	37	22.1	37.2	43.8	44.7	53.2									$9,714	$1,283	$8,431
Uplift Hampton Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8915 S Hampton Rd	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 421-1982	381	26	14.6	82.7%	3 (0.8%)	195 (51.2%)	172 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	28.8	1425^th of 1987 public high schools	28.3%		26.4	1460^th of 1961 public high schools	25.5%	35	29.2	42.0	45.3	49.1	46.7									$11,604	$667	$10,937
Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas	Public, Charter	9-12	2550 Beckleymeade Ave Ste 150	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Winfree Academy Charter Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 930-5199	227	4	57.7		3 (1.3%)	130 (57.3%)	86 (37.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	2.8	1949^th of 1987 public high schools	1.9%		2.5	1929^th of 1961 public high schools	1.6%	20	6.0	0.0	0.0	14.3	19.0									$7,347	$641	$6,706
David W Carter High School	Public	9-12	1819 W Wheatland Rd	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-5700	1,082	69	15.5	79.5%	17 (1.6%)	674 (62.3%)	378 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.9%)	17.8	1650^th of 1987 public high schools	17.0%		16.9	1648^th of 1961 public high schools	16.0%	2	12.1	31.1	38.4	44.4	38.7									$12,462	$3,019	$9,443
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School	Public, Charter	6-12	1015 E Wheatland Rd	Dallas	75241	Dallas County	Gateway Charter Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 375-1921	216	18	12.2	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	201 (93.1%)	13 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	46.9	1004^th of 1987 public high schools	49.5%					(n/a)	34.5	79.2	44.0	58.1	61.9	41.7	48.5	40.0	37.5	15.2	35.7	30.0	6.7	$10,893	$1,657	$9,236
Wisdom High School	Public, Charter	9-12	301 W Camp Wisdom Rd	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 653-6900	367	11	33.4	88.8%	1 (0.3%)	104 (28.3%)	256 (69.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	33.1	1341^st of 1987 public high schools	32.5%		30.6	1374^th of 1961 public high schools	29.9%	33	34.1	36.0	48.8	58.9	51.7									$9,945	$946	$8,999

Frequently Asked Questions about Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School

What is the racial makeup of Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School?

Students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School are 49% African American, 43% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

How many students attend Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School.

Is Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School a good school?

Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Texas high schools.

What district is Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School in?

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