Tyler Legacy High School, previously known as Robert E. Lee High School, is one of two Tyler Independent School District high school campuses in the city of Tyler, Texas, the other being Tyler High School.
Serving 2,770 students in grades 9-12, Tyler Legacy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyler Legacy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Tyler Legacy High School's student population of 2,770 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,770 students
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Tyler Legacy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyler Legacy High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5083 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
25%
13%
White
37%
24%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyler Legacy High School's ranking?
Tyler Legacy High School is ranked #5083 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tyler Legacy High School often compared to?
Tyler Legacy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tyler High School, Cumberland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyler Legacy High School?
The graduation rate of Tyler Legacy High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tyler Legacy High School?
2,770 students attend Tyler Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Tyler Legacy High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyler Legacy High School?
Tyler Legacy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tyler Legacy High School offer ?
Tyler Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tyler Legacy High School part of?
Tyler Legacy High School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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