Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Summary:

Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is a public magnet high school in Lubbock, Texas that serves grades 6-12 with a diverse student population of 469. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic results that far surpass the local Lubbock Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas.

Talkington School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 94.83% of 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 48.34% for Lubbock ISD and 54.09% for Texas. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the Lubbock ISD average of around 90%, and a dropout rate below 0.3%, much lower than the district and state averages. Talkington School's success extends across diverse student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusion.

When compared to other high schools in the Lubbock area, such as Coronado High School, Monterey High School, and Lubbock High School, Talkington School stands out as a clear academic leader, consistently ranking among the top 15 high schools in the state. This exceptional performance is a testament to the school's specialized curriculum, learning environment, and unwavering commitment to empowering young women to become leaders in their communities.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 415 N Ivory Ave
       Lubbock, TX  79403


(806) 219-2200

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,590 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.8%
White:
37.3%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Compare Details Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks better than 97% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks better than 99.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.19. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders 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: Hispanic (44.8%), White (37.3%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is 13.9. 4 high schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Talkington School For Young Women Leaders employs 33.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is $9,590. 4 high schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Talkington School For Young Women Leaders was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Talkington School For Young Women Leaders 70th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Talkington School For Young Women Leaders in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Talkington School For Young Women Leaders 15th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Talkington School For Young Women Leaders in the ranking list.)

Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all middle school students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 84.22 26th 1803 98.6%
2011 84.28 30th 1895 98.4%
2012 91.63 41st 1951 97.9%
2013 88.31 76th 1973 96.1%
2014 79.99 272nd 1987 86.3%
2015 90.21 61st 2043 97.0%
2016 91.81 28th 1987 98.6%
2017 94.14 89th 2027 95.6%
2018 96.81 48th 2080 97.7%
2019 95.66 69th 2193 96.9%
2021 97.78 30th 2252 98.7%
2022 97.71 30th 2254 98.7%
2023 98.02 23rd 2330 99.0%
2024 95.01 70th 2361 97.0%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.37 242nd 720 66.4%
2021 84.57 65th 743 91.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 100.00 1st 1592 99.9%
2023 80.86 171st 1720 90.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.04 21st 2039 99.0%
2019 96.02 36th 2073 98.3%
2021 99.21 8th 2172 99.6%
2022 97.22 22nd 2220 99.0%
2023 99.38 13th 2251 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.95 61st 2008 97.0%
2019 93.99 73rd 2047 96.4%
2021 96.44 38th 2151 98.2%
2022 97.29 33rd 2221 98.5%
2023 97.45 24th 2241 98.9%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.24 383rd 1430 73.2%
2019 68.85 441st 1446 69.5%
2021 76.30 286th 1501 80.9%
2022 74.09 298th 1488 80.0%
2023 72.59 334th 1481 77.4%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.63 55th 2008 97.3%
2019 96.35 31st 2058 98.5%
2021 98.73 12th 2118 99.4%
2022 94.95 44th 2182 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.11 2nd 616 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.33 30th 1167 97.4%
2019 90.83 64th 1193 94.6%
2021 91.38 45th 1213 96.3%
2022 94.68 33rd 1251 97.4%
2023 99.52 3rd 1273 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.25 24th 1895 98.7%
2019 96.08 41st 1935 97.9%
2021 98.40 16th 2043 99.2%
2022 97.24 23rd 2077 98.9%
2023 97.67 27th 2116 98.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.23 21st 1673 98.7%
2019 94.30 30th 1684 98.2%
2021 96.50 12th 1700 99.3%
2022 96.98 11th 1723 99.4%
2023 96.61 9th 1749 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 85.27 9th 1672 99.5%
2012 84.57 27th 1603 98.3%
2013 85.50 39th 1652 97.6%
2014 85.08 36th 1734 97.9%
2015 82.22 61st 1743 96.5%
2016 84.16 18th 1762 99.0%
2017 93.61 29th 1777 98.4%
2018 90.92 48th 1797 97.3%
2019 88.43 73rd 1857 96.1%
2021 92.46 32nd 1861 98.3%
2022 90.84 47th 1876 97.5%
2023 90.13 54th 1961 97.2%
2024 94.19 15th 1987 99.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.23 52nd 588 91.2%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.83 53rd 1195 95.6%
2023 34.83 791st 1371 42.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.97 56th 1794 96.9%
2019 86.36 105th 1818 94.2%
2021 95.17 24th 1848 98.7%
2022 91.74 52nd 1847 97.2%
2023 91.50 54th 1897 97.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.25 65th 1781 96.4%
2019 86.43 82nd 1798 95.4%
2021 90.88 37th 1815 98.0%
2022 89.30 54th 1841 97.1%
2023 88.33 55th 1891 97.1%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.28 223rd 1137 80.4%
2019 70.15 292nd 1145 74.5%
2021 61.88 587th 1177 50.1%
2022 72.01 215th 1172 81.7%
2023 64.40 520th 1182 56.0%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.43 88th 1810 95.1%
2021 96.49 18th 1829 99.0%
2022 92.02 55th 1837 97.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.58 21st 1013 97.9%
2019 93.88 40th 1024 96.1%
2021 95.95 25th 1020 97.5%
2022 92.55 56th 1031 94.6%
2023 94.32 38th 1069 96.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.20 68th 1691 96.0%
2019 85.27 123rd 1714 92.8%
2021 93.65 26th 1743 98.5%
2022 90.05 65th 1762 96.3%
2023 90.22 62nd 1820 96.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.89 39th 1539 97.5%
2019 91.12 24th 1526 98.4%
2021 88.80 42nd 1510 97.2%
2022 89.90 39th 1525 97.4%
2023 89.06 50th 1576 96.8%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Open Quote Talkington is an all girls, college prep middle school and high school that was rated by the Washington Post in April 2015 as America's 13th most challenging high school. It is part of the Lubbock ISD, but also privately funded by grant money. In my experience, it is Lubbock's best kept secret. Your daughter gets a private school education in a very diverse setting. All of the students have to apply to get in, have good grades and teacher and principal recommendations to be accepted. The school teaches the whole child, emphasizing community service and leadership, along with Pre-AP and AP classes. The girls say all the time that their teachers are "awesome". The class sizes are small and the girls are surrounded by teachers who are the best at their craft. Our experience has been a great one. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 46 17 3 56 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2010 73 26 3 85 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2011 72 29 3 117 1 0 5 0 227
2012 103 45 4 136 3 1 7 0 299
2013 122 54 4 163 1 0 13 0 357
2014 132 60 3 188 1 0 14 0 398
2015 157 67 5 174 0 0 12 0 415
2016 164 72 6 190 0 0 17 0 449
2017 164 72 10 192 0 0 15 0 453
2018 168 66 9 213 0 0 16 0 472
2019 156 72 11 208 0 0 19 0 466
2020 153 61 13 213 0 0 14 0 454
2021 164 61 19 217 0 0 15 0 476
2022 152 55 18 201 0 0 12 0 438
2023 175 53 14 210 0 1 16 0 469

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 Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 122 7.8 15.6 65.6
2010 187 14.2 13.1 59.9
2011 227 15.5 14.6 58.6
2012 299 16.4 18.1 59.5
2013 357 20.2 17.5 62.2
2014 398 25.3 15.6 57.5
2015 415 28.0 14.8 50.6
2016 449 30.0 14.9 51.9
2017 453 30.9 14.6 47.5
2018 472 31.7 14.8 40.9
2019 466 30.6 15.1 45.5
2020 454 32.9 13.7 45.4
2021 476 30.9 15.3 48.3
2022 438 33.0 13.2 46.1
2023 469 33.6 13.9 44.8

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 Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 122 7.8 15.6 65.6
2010 187 14.2 13.1 59.9
2011 227 15.5 14.6 58.6
2012 299 16.4 18.1 59.5
2013 357 20.2 17.5 62.2
2014 398 25.3 15.6 57.5
2015 415 28.0 14.8 50.6
2016 449 30.0 14.9 51.9
2017 453 30.9 14.6 47.5
2018 472 31.7 14.8 40.9
2019 466 30.6 15.1 45.5
2020 454 32.9 13.7 45.4
2021 476 30.9 15.3 48.3
2022 438 33.0 13.2 46.1
2023 469 33.6 13.9 44.8

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 Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $903 (9.7%) $8,363 (90.3%) $9,266
2020 $867 (8.9%) $8,833 (91.1%) $9,700
2021 $1,108 (11.6%) $8,482 (88.4%) $9,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Talkington School For Young Women Leaders

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 23rd of 2330 Middle schools
 2.2%
Ranks 73rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 54th of 1961 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)6487
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))2843
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)6775
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3529
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)8392
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3745
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)7377
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)8696
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4248
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Science (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)7991
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4135
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)7380
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))2922
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)7584
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)9892
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))5150
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English II Reading (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)9698
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))4052
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Talkington School For Young Women Leaders)97100
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))6871
 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 Students466469
 0.6%
African American7253
 26.4%
American Indian00
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic208210
 1%
Pacific Islander01
White156175
 12.2%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%44.8%
 0.7%


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Yes! Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 1987 Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Talkington School For Young Women Leaders.

Students at Talkington School For Young Women Leaders are 45% Hispanic, 37% White, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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