Leander High School

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Leander High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3301 S Bagdad Rd,  Leander, TX
Leander Independent School District
3.8
2.0
2,131 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Simpson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
148
Full Time Teachers
148
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
61.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
20%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
583:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
46.1%
Hispanic
32.1%
Asian
10.4%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 697 Students
Texas A&M University 533 Students
Texas State University 482 Students
Texas Tech University 287 Students
Baylor University 281 Students
Rice University 261 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 207 Students
Austin Community College District 202 Students
University of Houston 148 Students
University of North Texas 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 228 Students
Biology 144 Students
Psychology 132 Students
Computer Science 113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 92 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Marketing 81 Students
Finance 71 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 59 Students
Engineering 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 419 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/12/2025
Overall its been pretty good. The school is currently under construction, so hopefully the new weight room for athletics will work better than our original setup.
4.0 Junior
7/7/2025
The school is overall average. They offer a wide variety of classes from which to choose. The clubs are good and the spirit is there. However, the football teams lack a winning streak despite the coach's obvious dedication. There also seems to be aspects of confusion around class decisions and college readiness.
4.0
6/11/2025
Leander High School was a great experience and taught me a lot. Overall, I felt safe attending school and the teachers were great in assisting with anything we needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 24 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/30/2026
Is there anything I can give in negative I would do it
1.0 student
1/30/2026
A JOKE. This school is a joke in all the above not to mention all the crackheads, roaches, rats, pda, lack of care, violence, bullying and rats, I rest my case.
1.0 student
1/30/2026
A mess. Just a mess.This school is unsafe and unsanitary. The building is dirty and poorly maintained, with roaches frequently seen in classrooms and hallways. There is a constant foul smell that makes the environment depressing and uncomfortable to be in. The food served is disgusting and often loo...
5.0 parent
7/8/2025
As a parent, I couldn’t be more pleased with our experience at Leander High School. From the moment our son enrolled, we’ve seen him grow academically, socially, and personally. The teachers are passionate and truly care about their students’ success, often going above and beyond to provide support...

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Leander High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Leander, TX and is served by the Leander Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,131 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Leander High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Early College High School, New Hope High School, Founders Classical Academy Of Leander, and more. Learn more about what Leander has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leander High School.

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