Summary:
Zip code 78641 in Leander, Texas, is home to five high schools within the Leander Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 6,547 students across three traditional high schools and two alternative schools.
Rouse High School stands out as the top academic performer, ranking in the 89th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating and the highest average test score proficiency at 77.3%. It also boasts the highest graduation rate (96.9%) and the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (8.1%). In comparison, Glenn High School and Leander High School have lower test scores (66.2% and 63.0% proficiency, respectively) and higher rates of economically disadvantaged students (23.5% and 19.4%). Notably, Leander High School has seen a significant decline in its state ranking, dropping from the 79th percentile to the 65th percentile over two years. The alternative schools, Leander Extended Opportunity and New Hope High School, serve different purposes with intensive support, reflected in Leander Extended Opportunity's extreme per-student spending of $113,111 and a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio, while still achieving a 0.0% dropout rate.
A key takeaway is that Algebra I proficiency is a universal challenge across all traditional high schools, with rates ranging from 30.6% at Leander High School to 45.2% at Rouse High School, far below other subjects like Biology. This suggests a systemic math issue even in a high-performing district. Overall, parents should consider Rouse High School for top academics and graduation rates, while Glenn and Leander High Schools offer solid options with more diverse student populations. The alternative schools are specialized environments focused on credit recovery and dropout prevention, not comparable on standard test scores.
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