Lyford High School

Summary:

Lyford High School is a public high school serving 472 students in grades 9-12 in Lyford, Texas, which is part of the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, though it maintains high graduation rates.

Lyford High School has a 95.34% Hispanic student population, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from around 92% to 99% Hispanic. The school's statewide ranking is generally lower than the nearby schools, with the exception of Edcouch-Elsa H.S. Academy, which ranks even lower. The highest-ranked nearby school is Harlingen School of Health Professions, which ranks in the top 5% of Texas high schools. Lyford High School maintains a high 99.1% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average, and higher than most of the nearby schools, with the exception of Harlingen School of Health Professions, which has a 100% graduation rate.

While Lyford High School's test scores on the STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams are generally below the state and district averages, ranging from around 17% to 65% proficiency across different subject areas, the school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.8% over the past few years. However, Lyford High School has a significantly higher percentage of students (around 77-81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, compared to the nearby schools, which range from around 57% to 94%.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8125 W High School Cir
       Lyford, TX  78569-0220


(956) 347-3909

District: Lyford Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1257th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,243 Help


Feeder schools for Lyford High School:

Elementary:    Lyford Elementary
Middle:    Lyford Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.3%
White:
5.3%
American Indian:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lyford High School ranks worse than 63.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lyford High School 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: Hispanic (94.3%), White (5.3%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyford High School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyford High School is $14,243.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyford High School 1257th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Lyford High School in the ranking list.)

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Lyford Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyford Consolidated Independent School District 835th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lyford High School

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Rank History for all students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.23 1085th 1427 24.0%
2005 34.80 1107th 1429 22.5%
2006 33.01 1121st 1430 21.6%
2007 26.66 1262nd 1497 15.7%
2008 31.40 1238th 1510 18.0%
2009 52.05 933rd 1539 39.4%
2010 53.57 939th 1568 40.1%
2011 62.78 695th 1672 58.4%
2012 37.00 1160th 1603 27.6%
2013 30.02 1284th 1652 22.3%
2014 21.84 1463rd 1734 15.6%
2015 30.92 1351st 1743 22.5%
2016 35.78 1258th 1762 28.6%
2017 27.03 1313th 1777 26.1%
2018 21.91 1439th 1797 19.9%
2019 31.13 1315th 1857 29.2%
2021 31.81 1277th 1861 31.4%
2022 32.86 1280th 1876 31.8%
2023 32.87 1328th 1961 32.3%
2024 36.98 1257th 1987 36.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.41 1043rd 1113 6.3%
2019 17.05 1074th 1136 5.5%
2021 17.20 1101st 1195 7.9%
2022 13.50 1202nd 1278 5.9%
2023 10.66 1298th 1371 5.3%
2024 17.97 1251st 1435 12.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 859th 1347 36.2%
2019 27.68 1076th 1357 20.7%
2021 61.54 325th 1382 76.5%
2022 50.27 540th 1418 61.9%
2023 40.83 787th 1478 46.8%
2024 36.64 985th 1547 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.32 1555th 1794 13.3%
2019 33.37 1305th 1818 28.2%
2021 38.11 1165th 1848 37.0%
2022 32.44 1276th 1847 30.9%
2023 29.92 1372nd 1897 27.7%
2024 28.10 1389th 1883 26.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.21 9th 97 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 1324th 1781 25.7%
2019 37.09 1216th 1798 32.4%
2021 26.28 1385th 1815 23.7%
2022 32.05 1272nd 1841 30.9%
2023 30.10 1334th 1891 29.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.78 285th 1137 74.9%
2019 40.15 900th 1145 21.4%
2021 34.94 942nd 1177 20.0%
2022 9.10 1107th 1172 5.5%
2023 36.13 940th 1182 20.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.46 1623rd 1784 9.0%
2019 22.44 1562nd 1810 13.7%
2021 26.18 1420th 1829 22.4%
2022 29.81 1305th 1837 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.77 1601st 1803 11.2%
2019 23.92 1443rd 1824 20.9%
2021 34.78 1196th 1840 35.0%
2022 30.49 1288th 1853 30.5%
2023 33.55 1252nd 1913 34.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.20 1368th 1691 19.1%
2019 35.60 1144th 1714 33.3%
2021 36.01 1120th 1743 35.7%
2022 35.99 1098th 1762 37.7%
2023 36.24 1149th 1820 36.9%
2024 31.13 1228th 1804 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lyford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.59 832nd 1539 45.9%
2019 26.06 1244th 1526 18.5%
2021 59.97 503rd 1510 66.7%
2022 16.76 1339th 1525 12.2%
2023 55.33 646th 1576 59.0%
2024 61.76 456th 1556 70.7%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Lyford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 32 0 0 353 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 34 1 0 347 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1991 30 0 0 358 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 23 2 0 419 6 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 30 2 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1994 35 1 0 485 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 41 1 0 502 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 41 1 0 502 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 33 1 0 517 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 34 1 1 503 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 22 1 1 505 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 21 1 0 461 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 24 1 1 440 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 20 1 0 429 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 20 1 0 429 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 15 0 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 20 3 0 422 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 24 2 0 409 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 24 2 0 431 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 15 1 0 414 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 12 0 0 414 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 11 0 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2011 14 0 1 422 0 0 1 0 438
2012 12 0 1 448 0 0 0 0 461
2013 8 0 1 427 0 0 0 0 436
2014 7 0 1 444 0 0 0 0 452
2015 6 1 0 416 0 0 0 0 423
2016 9 1 1 422 0 0 0 0 433
2017 12 0 3 450 0 0 0 0 465
2018 15 0 2 457 0 0 1 0 475
2019 14 0 3 481 0 0 1 0 499
2020 12 0 3 468 0 0 0 0 483
2021 14 0 0 463 0 0 0 0 477
2022 13 0 0 447 0 0 0 0 460
2023 18 0 0 450 3 0 1 0 472
2024 25 0 0 443 2 0 0 0 470

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 Lyford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 385 n/a n/a n/a
1990 382 27.0 14.1 n/a
1991 389 27.4 14.1 n/a
1992 450 28.6 15.7 68.7
1993 487 33.0 14.8 69.4
1994 521 36.2 14.4 65.5
1995 544 37.4 14.5 60.1
1996 544 37.4 14.5 60.1
1997 551 45.4 12.1 60.8
1998 539 40.6 13.3 56.4
1999 530 37.7 14.1 58.7
2000 483 41.2 11.7 38.7
2001 466 39.5 11.8 34.8
2002 450 39.4 11.4 15.1
2003 450 39.4 11.4 15.1
2004 443 37.1 11.9 8.1
2005 445 36.6 12.2 0
2006 435 35.8 12.2 0
2007 457 36.2 12.6 0
2008 430 37.4 11.5 0
2009 426 35.4 12.0 0
2010 448 37.2 12.0 0
2011 438 37.2 11.7 0
2012 461 33.8 13.6 0
2013 436 35.9 12.1 76.8
2014 452 36.5 12.3 77.7
2015 423 36.0 11.7 74.2
2016 433 38.0 11.3 74.6
2017 465 38.2 12.1 82.6
2018 475 37.8 12.5 79.6
2019 499 39.5 12.6 79.2
2020 483 38.3 12.5 78.9
2021 477 39.4 12.0 80.7
2022 460 40.7 11.2 76.5
2023 472 39.6 11.9 78
2024 470 41.9 11.1 75.7

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 Lyford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 385 n/a n/a n/a
1990 382 27.0 14.1 n/a
1991 389 27.4 14.1 n/a
1992 450 28.6 15.7 68.7
1993 487 33.0 14.8 69.4
1994 521 36.2 14.4 65.5
1995 544 37.4 14.5 60.1
1996 544 37.4 14.5 60.1
1997 551 45.4 12.1 60.8
1998 539 40.6 13.3 56.4
1999 530 37.7 14.1 58.7
2000 483 41.2 11.7 38.7
2001 466 39.5 11.8 34.8
2002 450 39.4 11.4 15.1
2003 450 39.4 11.4 15.1
2004 443 37.1 11.9 8.1
2005 445 36.6 12.2 0
2006 435 35.8 12.2 0
2007 457 36.2 12.6 0
2008 430 37.4 11.5 0
2009 426 35.4 12.0 0
2010 448 37.2 12.0 0
2011 438 37.2 11.7 0
2012 461 33.8 13.6 0
2013 436 35.9 12.1 76.8
2014 452 36.5 12.3 77.7
2015 423 36.0 11.7 74.2
2016 433 38.0 11.3 74.6
2017 465 38.2 12.1 82.6
2018 475 37.8 12.5 79.6
2019 499 39.5 12.6 79.2
2020 483 38.3 12.5 78.9
2021 477 39.4 12.0 80.7
2022 460 40.7 11.2 76.5
2023 472 39.6 11.9 78
2024 470 41.9 11.1 75.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,206 (8.9%) $12,399 (91.1%) $13,604
2020 $1,758 (12.9%) $11,905 (87.1%) $13,663
2021 $1,433 (10.1%) $12,810 (89.9%) $14,243

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyford High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1315th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1328th of 1961 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lyford High School)6435
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)7039
 31%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Lyford High School)3942
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)3942
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Lyford High School)3855
 17%
   End of Course English I Reading (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)3855
 17%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Lyford High School)4250
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)4250
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Lyford High School)5447
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)5447
 7%
   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 Students499472
 5.4%
African American00
American Indian03
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic481450
 6.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1418
 28.6%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%78%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lyford High School

Students at Lyford High School are 94% Hispanic, 5% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Lyford High School.

Lyford High School ranks 1257th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Lyford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lyford Elementary
Middle : Lyford Middle


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