Leander High School

Summary:

Leander High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Leander, Texas, with a student population of 2,218. It is part of the Leander Independent School District, which is ranked 200 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Leander High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 95.4% to 96.8% over the past five years, which are higher than the state average. The school's STAAR EOC test scores are also generally above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. Leander High School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25-30% of Texas high schools in recent years, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students compared to their peers statewide.

Compared to other high schools in the Leander ISD, such as Cedar Park High School, Glenn High School, and Rouse High School, Leander High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, it still maintains a strong overall performance and reputation within the district. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to some nearby schools, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio are notable strengths, while there is room for improvement in supporting the academic success of certain student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3301 S Bagdad Rd
       Leander, TX  78641-2398


(512) 570-1000

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
419th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,865 Help


Feeder schools for Leander High School:

Elementary:    Lois F Giddens Elementary
    Patricia Knowles Elementary
    Whitestone Elementary
    William J Winkley Elementary
Middle:    Leander Middle
    Running Brushy Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  2,218

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Hispanic:
32.2%
Asian:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leander High School ranks better than 78.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Leander High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Hispanic (32.2%), Asian (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leander High School is 14.8, which is the 4th best among 6 high schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leander High School is $9,865, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Leander High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Leander High School 419th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Leander High School in the ranking list.)

Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leander High School

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Rank History for all students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.05 396th 1427 72.2%
2005 67.50 445th 1429 68.9%
2006 64.45 556th 1430 61.1%
2007 66.16 527th 1497 64.8%
2008 66.69 494th 1510 67.3%
2009 66.11 527th 1539 65.8%
2010 66.50 500th 1568 68.1%
2011 66.03 560th 1672 66.5%
2012 67.85 342nd 1603 78.7%
2013 72.33 306th 1652 81.5%
2014 67.26 453rd 1734 73.9%
2015 66.80 499th 1743 71.4%
2016 60.29 669th 1762 62.0%
2017 71.69 320th 1777 82.0%
2018 62.96 484th 1797 73.1%
2019 65.57 482nd 1857 74.0%
2021 61.32 610th 1861 67.2%
2022 63.39 532nd 1876 71.6%
2023 66.33 525th 1961 73.2%
2024 70.20 419th 1987 78.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.25 337th 582 42.1%
2019 50.93 263rd 604 56.5%
2022 69.86 152nd 664 77.1%
2023 63.24 209th 677 69.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.71 904th 1113 18.8%
2019 33.53 741st 1136 34.8%
2021 26.20 936th 1195 21.7%
2022 36.63 696th 1278 45.5%
2023 39.18 699th 1371 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.16 335th 1347 75.1%
2019 56.97 384th 1357 71.7%
2021 53.32 459th 1382 66.8%
2022 58.91 376th 1418 73.5%
2023 61.78 361st 1478 75.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.20 1058th 1794 41.0%
2019 47.22 893rd 1818 50.9%
2021 38.53 1147th 1848 37.9%
2022 42.34 994th 1847 46.2%
2023 34.73 1255th 1897 33.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.36 617th 1781 65.4%
2019 65.28 514th 1798 71.4%
2021 60.71 630th 1815 65.3%
2022 60.93 583rd 1841 68.3%
2023 64.21 554th 1891 70.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.69 492nd 1145 57.0%
2021 61.87 588th 1177 50.0%
2022 64.80 471st 1172 59.8%
2023 58.70 666th 1182 43.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.38 435th 1784 75.6%
2019 62.38 426th 1810 76.5%
2021 46.24 837th 1829 54.2%
2022 70.93 261st 1837 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.57 517th 1803 71.3%
2019 63.79 499th 1824 72.6%
2021 59.08 629th 1840 65.8%
2022 63.94 483rd 1853 73.9%
2023 65.87 499th 1913 73.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 193rd 486 60.3%
2019 64.36 169th 487 65.3%
2021 51.81 258th 488 47.1%
2022 60.97 206th 507 59.4%
2023 64.52 190th 525 63.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 276th 1013 72.8%
2019 67.71 242nd 1024 76.4%
2021 69.99 217th 1020 78.7%
2022 53.27 369th 1031 64.2%
2023 53.51 386th 1069 63.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.13 759th 1691 55.1%
2019 54.26 662nd 1714 61.4%
2021 42.31 973rd 1743 44.2%
2022 49.33 752nd 1762 57.3%
2023 52.13 746th 1820 59.0%
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Rank History for White students at Leander High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.29 476th 1539 69.1%
2019 61.74 490th 1526 67.9%
2021 56.51 595th 1510 60.6%
2022 58.63 511th 1525 66.5%
2023 61.36 523rd 1576 66.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Leander High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1131 11 8 78 n/a n/a n/a 0 1228
1989 1121 14 10 91 1 n/a n/a 0 1237
1990 1162 12 9 87 5 n/a n/a 0 1275
1991 1193 13 17 86 4 n/a n/a 0 1313
1992 1237 25 22 107 2 n/a n/a 0 1393
1993 1309 30 28 142 1 n/a n/a 0 1510
1994 1444 35 28 172 5 n/a n/a 0 1684
1995 1838 64 36 245 12 n/a n/a 0 2195
1996 1838 64 36 245 12 n/a n/a 0 2195
1997 2032 71 32 263 9 n/a n/a 0 2407
1998 2226 77 42 320 10 n/a n/a 0 2675
1999 1830 64 44 287 8 n/a n/a 0 2233
2000 1713 63 30 313 9 n/a n/a 0 2128
2001 1514 65 29 311 8 n/a n/a 0 1927
2002 1633 109 57 371 9 n/a n/a 0 2179
2003 1633 109 57 371 9 n/a n/a 0 2179
2004 1480 133 59 390 12 n/a n/a 0 2074
2005 1424 139 50 418 13 n/a n/a 0 2044
2006 1357 168 50 456 14 n/a n/a 0 2045
2007 1322 170 44 536 13 n/a n/a 0 2085
2008 1405 177 61 611 12 n/a n/a 0 2266
2009 1423 164 73 700 5 n/a n/a 0 2365
2010 1402 145 75 658 4 n/a n/a 0 2284
2011 1248 136 53 651 4 6 57 0 2155
2012 1096 117 51 610 7 8 61 0 1950
2013 1119 110 47 600 3 6 58 0 1943
2014 1149 105 42 629 3 4 63 0 1995
2015 1175 105 43 692 5 4 66 0 2090
2016 1234 120 46 708 5 5 76 0 2194
2017 1156 121 58 687 7 7 89 0 2125
2018 1190 120 74 710 4 6 93 0 2197
2019 1173 131 87 655 2 4 101 0 2153
2020 1138 131 121 680 4 4 105 0 2183
2021 1099 137 147 707 5 3 112 0 2210
2022 1069 122 179 685 5 2 122 0 2184
2023 1059 112 209 714 9 3 112 0 2218

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 Leander High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1228 87.0 14.1 n/a
1989 1237 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1275 85.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1313 85.2 15.4 n/a
1992 1393 88.4 15.7 3.9
1993 1510 94.0 16.1 7.5
1994 1684 105.8 15.9 6.2
1995 2195 136.4 16.1 9.2
1996 2195 136.4 16.1 9.2
1997 2407 151.5 15.9 9.7
1998 2675 157.5 17.0 8.6
1999 2233 151.7 14.7 18.5
2000 2128 150.7 14.1 22.1
2001 1927 139.3 13.8 16.8
2002 2179 151.5 14.4 19
2003 2179 151.5 14.4 19
2004 2074 149.5 13.9 21.1
2005 2044 139.9 14.6 23.9
2006 2045 148.2 13.8 27
2007 2085 145.2 14.4 27.3
2008 2266 150.6 15.0 24.1
2009 2365 154.4 15.3 29.8
2010 2284 154.5 14.7 35.4
2011 2155 149.7 14.3 37.1
2012 1950 133.3 14.6 35.6
2013 1943 127.5 15.2 34.5
2014 1995 127.8 15.6 30.1
2015 2090 136.0 15.3 32.1
2016 2194 142.0 15.4 31.1
2017 2125 144.4 14.7 29.4
2018 2197 142.2 15.4 26
2019 2153 141.2 15.2 23.7
2020 2183 145.2 15.0 23.3
2021 2210 152.0 14.5 21.3
2022 2184 144.0 15.1 22.8
2023 2218 148.8 14.8 25.3

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 Leander High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1228 87.0 14.1 n/a
1989 1237 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1275 85.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1313 85.2 15.4 n/a
1992 1393 88.4 15.7 3.9
1993 1510 94.0 16.1 7.5
1994 1684 105.8 15.9 6.2
1995 2195 136.4 16.1 9.2
1996 2195 136.4 16.1 9.2
1997 2407 151.5 15.9 9.7
1998 2675 157.5 17.0 8.6
1999 2233 151.7 14.7 18.5
2000 2128 150.7 14.1 22.1
2001 1927 139.3 13.8 16.8
2002 2179 151.5 14.4 19
2003 2179 151.5 14.4 19
2004 2074 149.5 13.9 21.1
2005 2044 139.9 14.6 23.9
2006 2045 148.2 13.8 27
2007 2085 145.2 14.4 27.3
2008 2266 150.6 15.0 24.1
2009 2365 154.4 15.3 29.8
2010 2284 154.5 14.7 35.4
2011 2155 149.7 14.3 37.1
2012 1950 133.3 14.6 35.6
2013 1943 127.5 15.2 34.5
2014 1995 127.8 15.6 30.1
2015 2090 136.0 15.3 32.1
2016 2194 142.0 15.4 31.1
2017 2125 144.4 14.7 29.4
2018 2197 142.2 15.4 26
2019 2153 141.2 15.2 23.7
2020 2183 145.2 15.0 23.3
2021 2210 152.0 14.5 21.3
2022 2184 144.0 15.1 22.8
2023 2218 148.8 14.8 25.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leander High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (4.7%) $8,790 (95.3%) $9,221
2020 $332 (4.1%) $7,718 (95.9%) $8,050
2021 $214 (2.2%) $9,650 (97.8%) $9,865

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leander High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 482nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 525th of 1961 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Leander High School)3936
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5559
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Leander High School)7674
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Leander Independent School District (Isd))8279
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Leander High School)3068
 38%
   End of Course English I Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))4277
 35%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Leander High School)6570
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))7078
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Leander High School)9081
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Leander Independent School District (Isd))8784
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21532218
 3%
African American131112
 14.5%
American Indian29
 350%
Asian87209
 140.2%
Hispanic655714
 9%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White11731059
 9.7%
Two or More Races101112
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.7%25.3%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leander High School

Leander High School ranks 419th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Leander High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lois F Giddens Elementary
Elementary : Patricia Knowles Elementary
Elementary : Whitestone Elementary
Elementary : William J Winkley Elementary
Middle : Leander Middle
Middle : Running Brushy Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,218 students attended Leander High School.

Students at Leander High School are 48% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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