Little Elm High School

Little Elm High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1900 Walker Ln,  Little Elm, TX
Little Elm Independent School District
3.5
3.9
2,501 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Renee Pentecost
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
148
Full Time Teachers
148
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
67.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
12%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
40.7%
White
30.7%
Black
20.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 North Texas 580 Students
Texas A&M University 512 Students
University of Texas - Austin 507 Students
Texas Tech University 347 Students
Collin College 317 Students
Texas State University 307 Students
Texas Woman's University 292 Students
Baylor University 280 Students
University of Oklahoma 277 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 246 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 259 Students
Nursing 213 Students
Psychology 153 Students
Biology 147 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 100 Students
Computer Science 83 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 83 Students
Marketing 82 Students
Accounting 54 Students
Architecture 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 443 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/25/2024
There were many ups and downs during my time at Little Elm High School. Overall, my time there was good, but some things could have changed, such as better administration and a better school culture.
2.0 Senior
11/17/2024
As a senior it feels like they are treating everyone as elementary kids. Some of the teachers that I have for class are very helpful and actually seem like they want us to succeed. Other teachers don't actually teach us instead they just post an assignment online and tell us to do it while they sit back and chill on their phones.
3.0 Senior
10/14/2024
My experience at little elm high school would realistically be a 4.5/10. administrators don't care a lot, teachers kind of suck, food is horrible, and school spirit is low.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 45 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/10/2025
Don’t believe everything you read. This is a great school. We moved here and saw that this school district wasn’t rated that high. We were concerned that our son wouldn’t get a good education. We were so surprised with how awesome this school is. My son was on the wrestling team and took welding. Th...
5.0 parent
4/28/2024
This school is very good for learning and more
5.0 parent
12/20/2023
Una escuela que va en crecimiento continuo.
5.0 parent
5/8/2023
This school is actually pretty nice. Although we are going to an accelerated schedule, they do offer a wide variety of endorsements and extra-curricular activities. Band and tennis is very good, but some teachers do not do a good job explaining the work.

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Little Elm High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Little Elm, TX, in the Little Elm neighborhood, and is served by the Little Elm Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,501 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Little Elm High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $452,719. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denton Co J J a E P, Lone Star High School, Leadership Prep School Secondary Campus, and more. Learn more about what Little Elm has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Little Elm High School.

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