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Lovejoy H S

Grades 09–12 · High · Lucas, TX · NCES 482838010525

At a glance

Reported students

1,581

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

97.85

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

580

Lovejoy H S: 1,581 reported students.

State peer staffing position

74th percentile

16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,642
Teachers (FTE)
104.8
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1

What the reported data says about Lovejoy H S

Lovejoy H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lucas. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lovejoy ISD. NCES reports 1,581 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.5%) and Asian (13.9%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lovejoy H S

  1. 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 97.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.5%
Students with disabilities
6%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3.8
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.24
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White68.5%
  • Hispanic8.8%
  • Black3.3%
  • Asian13.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial4.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

27 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Lovejoy H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Allen H S

High · Allen ISD

09–125,2062.8 mi
Plano East Sr H S

High · Plano ISD

09–123,0334.7 mi
Emerson H S

High · Frisco ISD

09–121,8445.8 mi
McKinney H S

High · McKinney ISD

09–122,6686.1 mi
Wylie H S

High · Wylie ISD

09–123,1896.8 mi
Guinn Special Programs Center

High · Plano ISD

11–1207.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy H S

What grades does Lovejoy H S serve?

Lovejoy H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lovejoy ISD.

How many students attend Lovejoy H S?

Lovejoy H S reported 1,581 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,642 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lovejoy H S?

The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 1,581 students and 97.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lovejoy H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lovejoy H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lovejoy ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Lovejoy H S in?

Lovejoy H S is part of Lovejoy ISD, based in Allen, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lovejoy H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Allen H S (2.8 mi), Plano East Sr H S (4.7 mi), Emerson H S (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.