Welcome to Lake Travis High School. Part of the Lake Travis Independent School District, the facility serves more than 3,500 students from ninth grade through graduation. Standardized testing shows 80% of young adults in the school are proficient or better at reading. Lake Travis High School also ranks among the top 75 college preparatory schools in Texas as well as being in the top 100 for best public high schools in the state.
Lake Travis offers both pre- and regular advanced placement courses in addition to another 210 classes, which students may choose their educational path from. Using a multi-level curriculum helps each student be met at their level as learning progresses. The school offers career and technical programs for those who wish to pursue employment immediately after high school.
In addition to challenging academics, the facility offers clubs, extracurriculars, and athletics. In fact, there are more than 50 clubs and 17 competitive sports teams. These include wrestling, swimming, basketball, baseball, football, track, and soccer in addition to choir, band, debate, cheerleading, and other fine arts programs.
The mission of Lake Travis High School and the Independent School District is to encourage young adults to reach for excellence both academically and personally. For more information on how to enroll, please visit the Lake Travis Independent School District’s website.
Lake Travis High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3324 Ranch Road 620 S,
Austin, TX
Lake Travis Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Gordon Butler II
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
B
C
B+
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
208
Full Time Teachers
208
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
31
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
35%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
445:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
66.3%
Hispanic
20%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#97
Best Public HS in Texas
#102
Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
#103
Best HS For Stem in Texas
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
1,268 Students
Texas A&M University
940 Students
Texas State University
510 Students
Baylor University
402 Students
Texas Tech University
394 Students
Rice University
379 Students
Texas Christian University
304 Students
University of Arkansas
301 Students
University of Oklahoma
264 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
244 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
586 Students
Psychology
298 Students
Computer Science
244 Students
Biology
211 Students
Marketing
178 Students
Finance
157 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
154 Students
Nursing
151 Students
Communications
121 Students
Economics
100 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/25/2025
I loved Lake Travis!! Moving here was a true blessing in disguise and we have had so many opportunities given to us through this school district. The majority of the staff is so loving and the coaches and teachers are always giving their all!
1/5/2025
My experience at Lake Travis Highschool has been good. Competitive academics have pushed me to become a better student and a large class size has allowed me to meet many new people. However, based off my experience there is a lack of diversity in the school compared to others districts that I have been enrolled in.
10/30/2024
blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blhai have no idea what to write about here lowkey lake travis is just mid at everything and most of the teachers suck
GreatSchools Reviews
9/18/2024
This school lowkey a dictatorship. Just sayin
7/31/2023
I got called slurs in the hallway
8/27/2022
Both of our sons went to Lake Travis High School and were well prepared for university. Our oldest went to University of Texas and graduated with a 3.85 GPA and then went on to accept a job with NASA after graduating. Our youngest also decided to go to UT and is a business major in McCombs. He was a...
12/2/2021
I am writing this review after my child attended all four years at Lake Travis High School and is completing his first semester at a top 50 National University within Texas. LTHS is a school that will push your child to the next level in all aspects (Academics, Athletics & Social) due to the high st...
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Lake Travis High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX, in the Bee Cave neighborhood, and is served by the Lake Travis Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,666 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Lake Travis High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $699,785. Discover additional schools in the area, like Austin Tennis Academy College Prep, Acton Academy Bee Cave, Lakeway Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Travis High School.