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ILTEXAS LANCASTER DESOTO H S

901 N POLK ST STE 101, DESOTO, TX 75115INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
209
Students
Total enrolled
$9,160
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 36% vs nat'l
10.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 29% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 209 students in grades 09–12 in DESOTO, Texas.
36% below average funding
District spends $9,160 per pupil, 36% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ILTEXAS LANCASTER DESOTO H S is a mid-sized high in DESOTO, Texas, serving grades 09–12 with 209 students. The district invests $9,160 per student — 36% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ILTEXAS LANCASTER DESOTO H S

209
Total Students
10.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution106 male · 103 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 151 students
Student Composition
43%
49%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black49%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480144013759

Academic Outcomes at ILTEXAS LANCASTER DESOTO H S

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 75115

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,160Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,160
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,031
Student Support$1,740
Administration$1,099
Operations$1,374
Other$916
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,160 spent per student, an estimated $4,058 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
84%
State government
83.5%
Local (property tax)
0.6%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,160/student, 36% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ILTEXAS KATY ELILTEXAS GARLAND ELILTEXAS COLLEGE STATION ELILTEXAS KELLER EL
+9 more
↓
Middle
ILTEXAS GARLAND MIDDLEILTEXAS GRAND PRAIRIE MIDDLEILTEXAS HOUSTON WINDMILL LAKES MIDDLEILTEXAS LANCASTER MIDDLE
+8 more
↓
High School
ILTEXAS KATY WESTPARK H SILTEXAS KELLER SAGINAW H SILTEXAS ARLINGTON-GRAND PRAIRIE H SILTEXAS HOUSTON WINDMILL LAKES OREM H S
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDallas County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictINTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS) →
Phone: (469)786-2850
NCES ID: 480144013759
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DESOTO seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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ILTEXAS KELLER EL
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District School Rankings
Location
901 N POLK ST STE 101, DESOTO, TX 75115
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.