LORENA HIGH

www.lorenaisd.net

580 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lorena High School, located in Lorena, Texas, serves as the flagship secondary campus for the Lorena Independent School District. Situated just south of Waco, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, deeply rooted in its identity as the "Leopards." The institution places a high priority on academic excellence and college readiness, consistently performing well in state accountability ratings while offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a variety of post-secondary pathways.

Beyond academics, Lorena High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. The school culture emphasizes tradition, character development, and active student engagement, creating an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a supportive, small-town atmosphere. With its commitment to both educational achievement and student well-being, the school remains a cornerstone of the Lorena community.

580

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LORENA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	92
Black	19
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
442 (76.2%)
Hispanic
92 (15.9%)
Two or More
20 (3.4%)
Black
19 (3.3%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LORENA ISD
Phone:	(254)857-4604
Website:	http://www.lorenaisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 160

Grade 10 148

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 138