LYFORD HIGH SCHOOL
LYFORD H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the LYFORD CISD school district, located in LYFORD, TX with about 475 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, LYFORD H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lyford High School, located in Lyford, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District. Situated in the heart of Willacy County, the school operates as a pillar of the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, extracurricular participation, and college and career readiness. It typically serves a close-knit student body, fostering an environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized student support and small-town community values.
The school is well-regarded for its active participation in Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities, ranging from athletics to academic competitions, which play a central role in the school's culture. Lyford High School strives to balance a rigorous academic curriculum with opportunities for vocational development, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the regional workforce. By integrating traditional classroom learning with community engagement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of the youth in the Rio Grande Valley.
For more information, contact LYFORD H S at (956) 347-3909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LYFORD, TX 78569-0220
(956) 347-3909
LYFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LYFORD, TX with about 475 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LYFORD CISD
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 37.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LYFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.2%
- White
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.