LEGACY OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE H S

1400 JACKSON KELLER RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213

www.neisd.net

2,390 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Robert E. Lee High School—now officially known as **Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School**—is a prominent secondary school located in the North East Independent School District (NEISD) in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1958, it has a long-standing history in the region and serves a diverse student population. The school is well-regarded for its wide array of academic and extracurricular offerings, providing students with a comprehensive high school experience that prepares them for both higher education and the workforce.

One of the standout features of LEE High School is its specialized programming, most notably the **North East School of the Arts (NESA)**. NESA is an acclaimed magnet program housed within the campus that draws talented students from across the district who are focused on intensive training in fields like cinema, dance, musical theater, acting, and visual arts. Beyond the arts, the school maintains a strong commitment to core academics, athletics, and various student organizations, fostering a campus culture that balances traditional high school spirit with a focus on creativity, innovation, and academic achievement.

2,390

Total Students

149.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEGACY OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	1,890
Black	79
Asian	55
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,890 (79.1 %)
White
321 (13.4 %)
Black
79 (3.3 %)
Asian
55 (2.3 %)
Two or More
42 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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:	NORTH EAST ISD
Phone:	(210)356-0800
Website:	http://www.neisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	149.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,508
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 731

Grade 10 652

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 478