Summary:
The Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single large public high school, Little Elm High School, which enrolls 2,519 students in grades 9-12 and reflects a diverse suburban community where 44.66% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Little Elm High School presents a mixed academic profile with clear strengths and weaknesses. The school's standout performance is in U.S. History, where 75.88% of students scored proficient in 2025-2026, significantly exceeding the state average of 70.17%. However, this is contrasted by a critical challenge in Algebra I, where only 28.57% of students achieved proficiency—less than half the state average of 54.03% and a sharp decline from 35.61% the previous year. Performance in other subjects falls near or below state averages: Biology (67.93% vs. 70.51%), English II Reading (52.48% vs. 59.88%), and English I Reading (47.94% vs. 55.43%). The school's overall ranking places it in the 42nd percentile among Texas high schools, earning a 2-star rating that has remained stable over the past three years.
Despite the academic challenges, Little Elm High School boasts a strong graduation rate of 94.2% and a very low dropout rate of 0.6% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting the school effectively supports students in completing their education. The student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 indicates slightly larger class sizes than the national average, while per-student spending is $9,326. A notable data discrepancy exists: the district's Algebra I average (45.64%) is much higher than the school's (28.57%), likely because the district figure includes middle school students taking the exam, meaning the high school may be testing only students who are already behind in math. This highlights a critical area for parents to investigate regarding math instruction and student preparedness.
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