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#5640 of 8,552 schools in TX
The Lagrone Academy
High School · Denton ISD · Denton, TX
A Denton ISD high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1504 LONG RD, Denton, TX 76207
- Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Lagrone Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Lagrone Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,954/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,026
Median home value
$361,400
Median rent
$1,654/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Denton H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,054 | Compare → |
| Lester DavisEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 2–12 | 3.0 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Ki Charter - DentonCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Denton ISD
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #23 of 43
- District spending per student
- $11,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Lagrone Academy is listed in DENTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Lagrone Academy
The Lagrone Academy is a public high school in Denton, TX, part of Denton ISD, serving approximately 181 students in grades 11th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,640 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Lagrone Academy
What grades does The Lagrone Academy serve?
The Lagrone Academy serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend The Lagrone Academy?
The Lagrone Academy has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lagrone Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lagrone Academy is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Lagrone Academy rank in TX?
The Lagrone Academy ranks #5,640 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Lagrone Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Lagrone Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Lagrone Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Lagrone Academy has 50% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is The Lagrone Academy a charter school?
No, The Lagrone Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Lagrone Academy a Title I school?
No, The Lagrone Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Lagrone Academy?
34.3% of students at The Lagrone Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (940) 369-4850
- Area population (ZIP 76207)
- 18,252
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76207; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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