Summary:
The Lytle Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves two high schools: Lytle High School, a traditional comprehensive school for grades 9-12, and Lytle Daep, a small disciplinary alternative education program for grades 8-12. The district ranks in the 13th percentile statewide, indicating significant academic challenges compared to other Texas districts.
Lytle High School is the district's primary school with 525 students, 64.76% of whom are economically disadvantaged. It boasts a strong graduation rate of 93.6% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%, suggesting effective student retention. However, its academic performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is consistently below state averages, with the largest gaps in Algebra I (31.45% proficient vs. 54.03% state) and U.S. History (52.67% vs. 70.17% state). The school ranks in the 25th percentile (1,498 out of 2,009) for 2025-2026. In contrast, Lytle Daep serves only 6 students and has a 0% dropout rate, but its only available test score (English I Reading) shows 0% proficiency. Its per-student spending of $38,112 is nearly 2.7 times higher than Lytle High School's $14,095, reflecting the high cost of operating a specialized program.
A key takeaway is the graduation rate paradox: Lytle High School successfully graduates most students, yet many are not mastering core subjects at proficient levels, pointing to a gap between graduation requirements and college or career readiness. Additionally, year-over-year test scores show volatility, such as Algebra I proficiency jumping from 20.69% to 31.45% while U.S. History dropped from 60.82% to 52.67%, suggesting inconsistent academic improvement. For parents, this means Lytle High School offers a supportive environment for graduation but may require extra focus on math and history proficiency, while Lytle Daep serves a specific behavioral intervention role with limited academic outcomes.
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