Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, S C Lee J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S C Lee J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
S C Lee J High School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
S C Lee J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S C Lee J High School is 0.75, 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
#3686 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S C Lee J High School's ranking?
S C Lee J High School is ranked #3686 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend S C Lee J High School?
929 students attend S C Lee J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of S C Lee J High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S C Lee J High School?
S C Lee J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does S C Lee J High School offer ?
S C Lee J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is S C Lee J High School part of?
S C Lee J High School is part of Copperas Cove Independent School District.
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