Summary:
The five high schools in Leander, Texas, part of the highly-rated Leander Independent School District (Isd), serve grades 9-12 and range from large comprehensive campuses to small alternative schools, offering a diverse educational landscape for families.
Rouse High School stands out as the top academic performer, consistently ranking in the 89th percentile of Texas high schools with the highest graduation rate (96.9%) and lowest dropout rate (0.2%) among the large schools. In contrast, Glenn High School is a rising star, improving its state ranking from the 60th to 72nd percentile over three years, while Leander High School has seen a decline from the 79th to 65th percentile. The alternative schools serve different missions: Leander Extended Opportunity spends an extraordinary $113,111 per student to maintain a 0% dropout rate with only 67 students, while New Hope High School achieves a 96% graduation rate despite very low test scores.
A key finding is that Algebra I proficiency is a district-wide challenge, with all three comprehensive schools scoring well below the state average of 54%—Rouse at 45%, Glenn at 36%, and Leander at 31%—despite strong performance in Biology and English. Per-student spending is relatively uniform for the large schools ($9,198 to $9,865), while the alternative schools spend significantly more. The district's overall 4-star rating and 79th percentile ranking mask these internal variations, making it crucial for parents to compare individual school strengths, such as Rouse's academic excellence versus Glenn's upward trajectory or the specialized support at alternative campuses.
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