- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484347004941
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Tyler Legacy H S held near 2,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 181.5 → 187.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 484347004941 · Tyler, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,770 enr · 15.3:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler H S (2,148 students)
Tyler Legacy H S held near 2,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 181.5 → 187.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tyler Legacy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- Hubbard Middle 869
Hubbard Middle
869 students
What this shows Tyler Legacy H S reports 2,770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyler Legacy H S compares
Tyler Legacy H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,594 (2022-23) → 2,647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.