Enrollment
2,285
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S
Federal NCES profile for Legacy of Educational Excellence H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483294003645
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #57 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy of Educational Excellence H S ranks #57 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294003645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
149.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy of Educational Excellence H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legacy of Educational Excellence H S
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S is a higher-need, large high school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 2,285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,285 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North East Isd spends $10,753 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students) and Johnson H S (3,196 students) alongside Legacy of Educational Excellence H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Legacy of Educational Excellence H S compares
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,285 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,285
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 12.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Legacy of Educational Excellence H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Isd, which includes Legacy of Educational Excellence H S.
$10,753
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 14.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Legacy of Educational Excellence H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy of Educational Excellence H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Legacy of Educational Excellence H S
How many students attend Legacy of Educational Excellence H S?
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S has 2,285 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy of Educational Excellence H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy of Educational Excellence H S is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy of Educational Excellence H S?
63.1% of students at Legacy of Educational Excellence H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy of Educational Excellence H S?
The largest demographic group at Legacy of Educational Excellence H S is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy of Educational Excellence H S?
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy of Educational Excellence H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy of Educational Excellence H S ranks #57 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Legacy of Educational Excellence H S a good school?
Legacy of Educational Excellence H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Legacy of Educational Excellence H S, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.
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