Lorena High

Summary:

Lorena High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Lorena, Texas, with a student population of 512. The school is part of the Lorena Independent School District, which is ranked 74th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lorena High consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas high schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school has achieved a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, significantly outperforming the state average, and maintains a 0% dropout rate. Lorena High also consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with particularly strong performance in English II Reading (85.93% proficient) and U.S. History (89.78% proficient) in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's diverse student population, with 74.8% White and 19.34% Hispanic students, has consistently maintained high levels of academic achievement across different subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Lorena High significantly outperforms Brazos High School and Challenge Academy, both part of the Waco Independent School District, which have much lower academic performance and graduation rates. Lorena High's performance is more comparable to the higher-performing schools in the surrounding area, such as McGregor High School, Moody High School, and Robinson High School. Lorena High's consistent improvement over time and its ability to maintain high levels of academic achievement across diverse student subgroups, including those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, are particularly noteworthy.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Leopard Ln
       Lorena, TX  76655-3433


(254) 857-4604

District: Lorena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,616 Help


Feeder schools for Lorena High:

Elementary:    Lorena Elementary
    Lorena Pri
Middle:    Lorena Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.0%
Hispanic:
18.8%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lorena High ranks better than 86.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lorena High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (75%), Hispanic (18.8%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lorena High is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lorena High is $11,616.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lorena High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lorena High 260th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Lorena High in the ranking list.)

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Lorena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lorena Independent School District (Isd) 74th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lorena High

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Rank History for all students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.60 46th 1427 96.8%
2005 81.41 109th 1429 92.4%
2006 77.76 186th 1430 87.0%
2007 72.76 325th 1497 78.3%
2008 69.98 397th 1510 73.7%
2009 74.51 250th 1539 83.8%
2010 73.37 258th 1568 83.5%
2011 73.89 266th 1672 84.1%
2012 73.87 181st 1603 88.7%
2013 77.18 184th 1652 88.9%
2014 79.00 153rd 1734 91.2%
2015 76.10 213th 1743 87.8%
2016 79.25 121st 1762 93.1%
2017 77.91 215th 1777 87.9%
2018 76.01 247th 1797 86.3%
2019 83.54 141st 1857 92.4%
2021 85.53 113th 1861 93.9%
2022 84.81 128th 1876 93.2%
2023 83.09 159th 1961 91.9%
2024 77.31 260th 1987 86.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.19 25th 588 95.7%
2022 73.94 123rd 664 81.5%
2023 88.30 30th 677 95.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.64 384th 1371 72.0%
2024 78.48 158th 1435 89.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.64 192nd 1347 85.7%
2019 90.30 59th 1357 95.7%
2021 77.55 154th 1382 88.9%
2022 55.20 448th 1418 68.4%
2023 81.33 132nd 1478 91.1%
2024 57.64 462nd 1547 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 420th 1794 76.6%
2019 73.84 245th 1818 86.5%
2021 84.09 107th 1848 94.2%
2022 78.48 175th 1847 90.5%
2023 77.21 211th 1897 88.9%
2024 60.61 476th 1883 74.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.38 292nd 1781 83.6%
2019 82.56 141st 1798 92.2%
2021 85.21 110th 1815 93.9%
2022 86.37 93rd 1841 94.9%
2023 86.12 90th 1891 95.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.15 248th 1137 78.2%
2019 58.34 617th 1145 46.1%
2021 74.21 179th 1177 84.8%
2022 65.35 453rd 1172 61.3%
2023 70.23 353rd 1182 70.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.00 375th 1784 79.0%
2019 70.95 285th 1810 84.3%
2021 81.16 121st 1829 93.4%
2022 78.14 177th 1837 90.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.78 268th 1803 85.1%
2019 82.82 161st 1824 91.2%
2021 83.68 144th 1840 92.2%
2022 82.61 157th 1853 91.5%
2023 77.26 257th 1913 86.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.26 2nd 1020 99.8%
2023 44.66 498th 1069 53.4%
2024 73.41 181st 1065 83.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.68 338th 1691 80.0%
2019 82.90 152nd 1714 91.1%
2021 86.98 84th 1743 95.2%
2022 83.56 134th 1762 92.4%
2023 79.14 189th 1820 89.6%
2024 71.24 294th 1804 83.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lorena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.48 385th 1539 75.0%
2019 75.43 238th 1526 84.4%
2021 75.12 227th 1510 85.0%
2022 78.29 169th 1525 88.9%
2023 76.54 192nd 1576 87.8%
2024 65.69 375th 1556 75.9%
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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 Lorena High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 268 3 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1990 275 3 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 287 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 287 5 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 306 4 1 29 3 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 287 3 0 27 3 n/a n/a 0 320
1995 345 6 1 30 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 345 6 1 30 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 374 8 1 33 3 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 391 3 1 31 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1999 392 5 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 414 3 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 431 7 1 29 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 489 5 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 489 5 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 441 2 2 37 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 441 1 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 424 2 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 433 4 1 41 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 421 3 2 44 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 408 7 5 42 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2010 402 6 5 50 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 400 4 3 62 3 0 1 0 473
2012 423 6 4 67 2 0 2 0 504
2013 432 3 3 73 2 0 4 0 517
2014 441 3 2 69 3 0 4 0 522
2015 441 6 2 64 2 0 7 0 522
2016 456 5 2 66 1 0 7 0 537
2017 457 4 0 68 1 0 10 0 540
2018 481 6 3 74 0 0 13 0 577
2019 461 5 0 68 1 0 9 0 544
2020 412 8 2 69 1 0 13 0 505
2021 415 13 2 74 1 0 11 0 516
2022 399 13 3 85 2 0 10 0 512
2023 383 10 4 99 3 0 13 0 512
2024 415 14 3 104 4 0 13 0 553

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 Lorena High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 285 n/a n/a n/a
1990 292 20.0 14.6 n/a
1991 299 19.7 15.1 n/a
1992 318 22.6 14.0 6.3
1993 343 25.0 13.7 10.8
1994 320 25.6 12.5 6.9
1995 384 26.9 14.3 6.3
1996 384 26.9 14.3 6.3
1997 419 26.7 15.7 4.3
1998 428 28.6 15.0 5.6
1999 430 29.0 14.8 8.4
2000 446 29.5 15.1 8.7
2001 470 31.6 14.9 7.7
2002 526 32.8 16.0 7.8
2003 526 32.8 16.0 7.8
2004 483 34.5 14.0 8.5
2005 483 35.6 13.6 7.9
2006 465 37.2 12.5 9.9
2007 480 38.3 12.5 11.7
2008 471 39.4 12.0 8.9
2009 462 39.4 11.7 9.5
2010 464 37.3 12.4 9.9
2011 473 35.2 13.4 11
2012 504 36.5 13.7 11.7
2013 517 37.7 13.7 18
2014 522 40.4 12.9 21.3
2015 522 42.0 12.4 21.1
2016 537 42.0 12.7 19.7
2017 540 42.9 12.5 16.7
2018 577 43.1 13.3 18.7
2019 544 42.7 12.7 20
2020 505 45.1 11.1 20
2021 516 42.6 12.0 17.6
2022 512 45.4 11.2 21.7
2023 512 47.1 10.8 25.4
2024 553 46.7 11.8 24.6

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 Lorena High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 285 n/a n/a n/a
1990 292 20.0 14.6 n/a
1991 299 19.7 15.1 n/a
1992 318 22.6 14.0 6.3
1993 343 25.0 13.7 10.8
1994 320 25.6 12.5 6.9
1995 384 26.9 14.3 6.3
1996 384 26.9 14.3 6.3
1997 419 26.7 15.7 4.3
1998 428 28.6 15.0 5.6
1999 430 29.0 14.8 8.4
2000 446 29.5 15.1 8.7
2001 470 31.6 14.9 7.7
2002 526 32.8 16.0 7.8
2003 526 32.8 16.0 7.8
2004 483 34.5 14.0 8.5
2005 483 35.6 13.6 7.9
2006 465 37.2 12.5 9.9
2007 480 38.3 12.5 11.7
2008 471 39.4 12.0 8.9
2009 462 39.4 11.7 9.5
2010 464 37.3 12.4 9.9
2011 473 35.2 13.4 11
2012 504 36.5 13.7 11.7
2013 517 37.7 13.7 18
2014 522 40.4 12.9 21.3
2015 522 42.0 12.4 21.1
2016 537 42.0 12.7 19.7
2017 540 42.9 12.5 16.7
2018 577 43.1 13.3 18.7
2019 544 42.7 12.7 20
2020 505 45.1 11.1 20
2021 516 42.6 12.0 17.6
2022 512 45.4 11.2 21.7
2023 512 47.1 10.8 25.4
2024 553 46.7 11.8 24.6

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 Lorena High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $723 (7.1%) $9,443 (92.9%) $10,166
2020 $758 (6.6%) $10,647 (93.3%) $11,406
2021 $623 (5.4%) $10,994 (94.6%) $11,616

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lorena High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 159th of 1961 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lorena High)6975
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lorena Independent School District (Isd))7580
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Lorena High)8580
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Lorena Independent School District (Isd))8581
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Lorena High)8285
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Lorena Independent School District (Isd))8285
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Lorena High)7586
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Lorena Independent School District (Isd))7586
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Lorena High)9583
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (Lorena Independent School District (Isd))9583
 12%
   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 Students544512
 5.9%
African American510
 100%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian04
Hispanic6899
 45.6%
Pacific Islander00
White461383
 16.9%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%25.4%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lorena High

Students at Lorena High are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Lorena High ranks 260th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended Lorena High.

Lorena High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lorena Elementary
Elementary : Lorena Pri
Middle : Lorena Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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