Serving 186 students in grades 7-12, Lone Star H S Central 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Star H S Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lone Star H S Central's student population of 186 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lone Star H S Central ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Star H S Central is 0.62, 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
#8155 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
47%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone Star H S Central's ranking?
Lone Star H S Central is ranked #8155 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lone Star H S Central?
186 students attend Lone Star H S Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lone Star H S Central students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lone Star H S Central offer ?
Lone Star H S Central offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lone Star H S Central part of?
Lone Star H S Central is part of Texas Juvenile Justice Department School District.
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