Enrollment
2,770
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tyler, TX
Tyler Legacy H S
Federal NCES profile for Tyler Legacy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484347004941
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyler Legacy H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyler Legacy H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyler Legacy H S ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
181.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyler Legacy H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyler Legacy H S
Tyler Legacy H S is a higher-need, large high school in Tyler, Texas, enrolling 2,770 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,770 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 590 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,770 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Tyler Isd also operates Tyler H S (2,148 students) and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students) alongside Tyler Legacy 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 Tyler Legacy H S compares
Tyler Legacy 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 | 51.3% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,770 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,770
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below 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
32.8%
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
$11,241
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
379
in-school suspensions + 211 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Tyler Legacy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tyler Isd, which includes Tyler Legacy H S.
$11,241
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 24.5%
Federal 23.7%
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 Tyler Legacy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyler Legacy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- 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 (~2,770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tyler Legacy H S
How many students attend Tyler Legacy H S?
Tyler Legacy H S has 2,770 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tyler, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyler Legacy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyler Legacy 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 Tyler Legacy H S?
51.3% of students at Tyler Legacy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyler Legacy H S?
The largest demographic group at Tyler Legacy H S is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyler Legacy H S?
Tyler Legacy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Tyler Legacy H S rank among high schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyler Legacy H S ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Tyler, 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 Tyler on the city page.
Is Tyler Legacy H S a good school?
Tyler Legacy H S earns 45/100 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 Tyler Isd?
Besides Tyler Legacy H S, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler H S (2,148 students), Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students), and Three Lakes Middle (948 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.
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