Serving 1,639 students in grades 9-12, Lovejoy High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lovejoy High School's student population of 1,639 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lovejoy High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lovejoy High School is 0.49, 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
#52 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
70%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovejoy High School's ranking?
Lovejoy High School is ranked #52 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lovejoy High School often compared to?
Lovejoy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovejoy High School?
The graduation rate of Lovejoy High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lovejoy High School?
1,639 students attend Lovejoy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lovejoy High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy High School?
Lovejoy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovejoy High School offer ?
Lovejoy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lovejoy High School part of?
Lovejoy High School is part of Lovejoy Independent School District.
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