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Lorenzo High School

Public | 7-12 | 104 students

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Posted November 30, 2008

this school has a great basketball program and i love it...it has a really comfortable environment and everybody knows everybody...plus it has a good basketball program
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 7, 2008

i attended Lornezo ISD...i recently graduated this past year.....it is a diverse school...and it has a great learning environment...i loved and and will miss it much...
—Submitted by fabian martinez


Posted August 2, 2004

My kids go the a terific school. They love going to school here at Lorenzo. They say the teachers are great and they realy learn alot. If my kids have fun learning here at Lornzo then I have fun knowing that they are learning here at Lorenzo.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
46%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
49%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
50%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students55%
Female45%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant50%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female73%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students95%
Female91%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrant90%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female83%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female50%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female100%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female71%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female43%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 76% 48%
White 20% 34%
Black 5% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 27%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Colleges most students attend after graduation South Plains College
Texas Tech University
Lubbock Christian University
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 6N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 21%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 10%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Derek Hollingsworth
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Fax number
  • (806) 634-5788

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Remediation
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
Performing arts
  • Drama

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
South Plains College
Texas Tech University
Lubbock Christian University
College preparation / awareness offered
Community college courses
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
College presentations or information sessions
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3rd & Polk St
Lorenzo, TX 79343
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Phone: (806) 634-5592

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