TALKINGTON SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS

450 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, located in Lubbock, Texas, is a unique public secondary school within the Lubbock Independent School District that focuses exclusively on the education and development of young women in grades 6–12. As a member of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, the school is built upon a foundation of college readiness, leadership development, and wellness. It provides a rigorous academic environment—often incorporating advanced placement and pre-AP coursework—designed to prepare students for success in higher education and future professional careers.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character building and community engagement through a culture of sisterhood and mentorship. By fostering an environment that encourages girls to pursue leadership roles and excel in traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM, Talkington aims to empower its students to become confident, civic-minded leaders. The school’s mission is centered on closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the support and resources necessary to navigate a path to a four-year university.

450

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TALKINGTON SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	195
Black	52
Asian	26
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
195 (43.3%)
White
157 (34.9%)
Black
52 (11.6%)
Asian
26 (5.8%)
Two or More
18 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	LUBBOCK ISD
Phone:	(806)219-2200
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 88

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 76

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 51