Summary:
The International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) district operates seven high schools across the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and College Station areas, serving grades 9-12 with a wide range of performance levels. Iltexas Katy Westpark High School and Iltexas Aggieland High School are the standout performers, ranking in the 86th and 83rd percentiles respectively, with strong STAAR scores in U.S. History and Biology. In contrast, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School is the most challenged, ranking in the 26th percentile with the highest dropout rate and lowest test scores, while Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School also struggles significantly.
Key metrics reveal that graduation rates are uniformly high across the district, with three schools achieving a perfect 100% rate, and dropout rates are very low, often at 0.0%. However, academic performance varies dramatically: Algebra I is a district-wide weakness, with only Katy Westpark and Aggieland scoring above the state average, while U.S. History is a consistent strength for most schools. Per-student spending ranges from $7,963 at Katy Westpark to $13,909 at Lancaster Desoto, but higher spending does not correlate with better outcomes, as the lowest-performing schools also have relatively high spending. Student-teacher ratios also vary, from a low of 8.4:1 at Aggieland to a high of 15.5:1 at Katy Westpark.
An interesting finding is that Iltexas Garland High School shows notable improvement, jumping from the 52nd to the 64th percentile over three years, suggesting effective recent interventions. The two smallest schools, Aggieland and Lancaster Desoto, represent the best and worst of the district, highlighting that school size and resources alone do not determine success. For parents, this data underscores that while the district offers some high-performing options, particularly in Katy and College Station, other schools face significant academic challenges that may require careful consideration.
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