LEGACY SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES

Charter School 468 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Legacy School of Sport Sciences (LSSS), located in Houston, Texas, is an innovative public charter school that distinguishes itself by integrating rigorous academics with specialized training in the business and physical aspects of the sports industry. Designed for students in grades 9–12, the school utilizes a unique "sport-centric" curriculum. This model allows students to pursue their athletic passions while receiving a high-quality education that prepares them for both collegiate athletics and professional careers in fields such as sports management, athletic training, kinesiology, and sports broadcasting.

Beyond its academic offerings, LSSS is known for its focus on holistic student development, emphasizing discipline, leadership, and character building alongside athletic excellence. By providing state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum tailored to the interests of young athletes, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world career preparation. Its mission centers on creating a competitive yet supportive environment where students are empowered to excel in their academic studies while simultaneously developing the expertise needed to navigate the evolving global sports landscape.

468

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEGACY SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	124
Black	308
Two or More	11

Black
308 (65.8%)
Hispanic
124 (26.5%)
White
25 (5.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEGACY SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCES
Phone:	(713)396-0837
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 42

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 82

Grade 9 68

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 65