Tyler High School

3535 Lion Ln
Tyler, TX 75702
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Serving 2,164 students in grades 9-12, Tyler High School 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tyler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tyler High School's student population of 2,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,164 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tyler High School 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 Tyler High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7318 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tyler High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tyler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tyler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tyler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tyler High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tyler High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tyler High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tyler High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Tyler High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tyler High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tyler High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tyler High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volley Ball, Weightlifting
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyler High School's ranking?
Tyler High School is ranked #7318 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tyler High School often compared to?
Tyler High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tyler Legacy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyler High School?
The graduation rate of Tyler High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tyler High School?
2,164 students attend Tyler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tyler High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyler High School?
Tyler High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tyler High School offer ?
Tyler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tyler High School part of?
Tyler High School is part of Tyler Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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