ROBERT E LEE HIGH SCHOOL

ROBERT E LEE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the TYLER ISD school district, located in TYLER, TX with about 2,222 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 177 teachers, ROBERT E LEE 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.

Robert E. Lee High School, located at 411 ESE Loop 323 in Tyler, Texas, is a notable secondary institution within the Tyler Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school has historically functioned as one of the district’s primary high schools, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations aimed at fostering leadership and community engagement.

It is important to note that the school underwent a significant administrative and cultural transition in recent years. In 2020, the Tyler ISD Board of Trustees voted to rename the institution **Tyler Legacy High School** to better reflect the values and inclusivity of the current student body and the broader community. While the physical address remains the same, the school now operates under the "Legacy" identity, maintaining its long-standing traditions of competitive excellence and academic rigor while moving forward with a revised institutional mission.

For more information, contact ROBERT E LEE H S at (903) 262-2625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.