Little Elm High School in Little Elm

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	5/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency.
College Readiness	4/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 ACT participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, and using 2025 demographic data from Texas Education Agency.
Student Growth	6/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency.

Posted: August 18, 2026

Little Elm High Schook is absolutely the most competitive school and popular by after braswell Aubrey and other high schools

Posted: December 22, 2025

Little Elm Is A Great School In Little Elm Independent School District And My Brother Get The Change To Go There But I wish I Was There

Posted: December 11, 2025

I don't like this school because of the bullying there is some adults and kids who bully but this is just a way to express my feelings I do recommend it but this is just my experience

Posted: December 11, 2025

Posted: July 10, 2025

Dont believe everything you read. This is a great school. We moved here and saw that this school district wasnt rated that high. We were concerned that our son wouldnt get a good education. We were so surprised with how awesome this school is. My son was on the wrestling team and took welding. They offer so many classes that are fun and help kids who decide not to go to college at least have a job in a trade. This school is a hidden gem.

Posted: April 28, 2024

This school is very good for learning and more

Posted: April 28, 2024

Posted: December 20, 2023

Una escuela que va en crecimiento continuo.

Posted: December 20, 2023

Posted: May 8, 2023

This school is actually pretty nice. Although we are going to an accelerated schedule, they do offer a wide variety of endorsements and extra-curricular activities. Band and tennis is very good, but some teachers do not do a good job explaining the work.

Posted: March 2, 2023

I would not recommend little elm to both the high school or the whole district. this is the worst school district ever teachers don't teach at all and expect us to know what we're doing they expect us to know how to do an assignment the first time it's introduced if you don't pass they yell and tell you you'll ever get anything done in life because you don't pay attention and you apparently " don't care". I've known multiple kids who got detention or iss simply for just asking to use the bathroom. were told to use it during the passing period they give us 5 mins to get from one class to another which is possible buts it's not easy when there are over 2,000 kids crowding the hallways and you are stuck. this school hires people who make the students uncomfortable and no matter how many times you try to report them nothing will happen. you must really hate your kid if you enroll them into little elm isd.

Posted: March 2, 2023

Posted: July 21, 2022

Wonderful teachers, although many teachers do not last long, and the turnover rate is a known phenomenon among teachers. However, teachers do demonstrate and interest in students and are passionate and honest with students.
Administration does not care about what students have to say and favor aggressive approaches to students rather than de-escalating situations, a choice unfair considering a significant portion of Little Elm students are considered low-income.
It is well known that Little Elm cares much more about its athletics than its academics, and most of the budget is spent on football rather than more teachers, expansion, better career programs, etc. Even other sports and athletics, i.e. the schools drill team and color guard, are completely ignored and dont have the budgets that other sports do. The art program is severely lacking.

Posted: July 21, 2022

Posted: June 25, 2022

Stellar educational experience for gifted and talented students, with personalized collegiate support, advanced placement offering and 1:1 advanced secondary languages. Coming from an IBD program this school is top notch!

Posted: June 25, 2022

Posted: October 1, 2021

One of the best things about LE High School is the college program. Kids can get credit for college classes starting in 9th grade. Also, the extra curricular activities are exceptional. As LE has grown it has improved tremendously. Very pleased.

Posted: October 1, 2021

Posted: May 18, 2018

I have had 2 children graduate from LEHS and a 3rd who will be a freshman. I have seen good and bad over the years. The District and the school are definitely headed in the right direction. Look at how old many of the negative ratings are before judging.

Posted: May 18, 2018

Most Teachers go above and beyond they care about their kids.

Posted: May 18, 2018

Excellent! My dyslexic daughter has thrived in Little Elm. Great sense of family environment in the schools.

Posted: May 18, 2018

Our experience with LEHS has been AMAZING!!!

Posted: May 18, 2018

The teachers at this school are AMAZING!!

Posted: May 18, 2018

The teachers CARE about their students and take them into their hearts every single day!

Posted: May 18, 2018

I have an autistic son who has THRIVED at LEHS!!

Posted: May 16, 2018

Overall excellent school and getting better all the time

Posted: May 16, 2018

Students, in general, can receive differentiated homework assignments if desired.

Posted: May 16, 2018

Teachers definitely care about the kids and my child has an awesome experience

Posted: May 16, 2018

The school has a good character program

Posted: May 16, 2018

I have seen good things from the current leadership

Posted: May 16, 2018

Still needs work, but getting better. The District has several ways to anonymously report bullying

Posted: May 16, 2018

Wonderful staff and course selections help prepare students for many different paths in life

Posted: May 16, 2018

I have had nothing but positive experiences!

Posted: May 5, 2018

I like everything about my HS. Great trackers and staff as well as good friends.

Posted: May 5, 2018

Access to hw through portal and available help

Posted: February 6, 2018

So the school and the community are great on the surface.. HOWEVER School academics are well below state average and even AP courses are a joke for our son and hes not challenged at all. That alone would be enough but the consent issues with gangs/violence/ and major issues with bullying is enough to pull our son out.. unfortunately we have no other choice living in Little Elm.

Posted: January 24, 2018

Excellent school with wonderful installations and programs.

Posted: November 20, 2017

Yes, they have tons of programs for students to develop character, whether it be sports, arts, science.

Posted: November 20, 2017

Leadership has greatly improved at this school! Providing students with more classes and opportunities than ever before. Also, the leadership really knows their students and tries hard to get to know them, making personal connections.

Posted: November 20, 2017

Great programs and they always incorporate students with learning differences in all aspects of student life.

Posted: November 20, 2017

They treat any bullying incident with discretion and also as their number one priority. Thank you.

Posted: November 20, 2017

All the teachers we have had have been very communicative with parents and students. Lots of ways to get and give information are provided.

Posted: November 20, 2017

They have a lot of in school projects and research instead of loads of homework.

Posted: November 20, 2017

Amazing! Have been very happy with how my student has done and accomplished with the support and leadership of the school!

Posted: November 13, 2017

Really good so far, execept for they act obilivios to bullying.

Posted: September 8, 2017

I graduated from here in 2016. If it weren't for me being falsely accused of doing drugs and being sent to DAEP, I would've dropped out. I took a drug test that came back CLEAN, yet was still sentenced to 30 days of DAEP. From there I found the GOALS program and it saved my academic future. Little Elm High School is terrible and so is the administration staff. Avoid LEHS at all costs and go to Lonestar High School or literally anywhere else.

Posted: September 8, 2017

Posted: March 12, 2017

I feel as though my son has had a great experience thus far. This is his first year and his teachers have been extremely helpful and responsive when he shows signs of struggling. Our experience has been very good in this school and we are unbelievably happy with our son's experience at this school

Posted: March 12, 2017

Jusy beginning our High school journey. We have had a good beginning! Passionate teachers in their subjects.... helpful staff & most of admin. (Still some old ways of thinking in there that needs to go...in my opinion) but it is getting better!

CTE choices are increasing and teaching space is in the process.of being built (completion Aug 2017 - new band hall, culinary arts area, collegiate style cafeteria and more secure entry) CTEs are a state requirement... local isd's chose what they offer.

Very proud to be part of this great changing district.

Posted: March 1, 2017

Little Elm High has caring teachers, high academic standards, and still feels like a small town school. Best of all they offer tons of extra curricular activities and advanced academic programs. Their technology for every child is outstanding. Lots of opportunities for parent involvement.

Posted: March 24, 2016

Major progress the last two school years. Students bring home challenging work. Great job teaching our Lobos!

Posted: March 24, 2016

I think students are challenged. I believe more homework should be given but then complaint would come.

Posted: March 24, 2016

Leaders care about parents. Teachers go above and beyond to make sure kids learn and are offered the same opportunities in and out of the classroom.

Posted: March 24, 2016

Community feel and high expectations for teachers and students. The district has undergone a major transformation the last two school years and it has had a significant impact on the high school.

Posted: March 14, 2016

Excellent schools! Proud mother of two Little Elm ISD students. Both our children earned Dual Credit for college and were able to start at the university with a year of college credit. Thank you Little Elm teachers for doing a great job!

Posted: March 14, 2016

Posted: January 12, 2016

I can't say enough about the wonderful teachers. They take a personal interest in the students! There are many extra curricular activities and the sports teams are great.

Posted: January 12, 2016

Students are prepared to succeed in college. There is a strong academic focus at LEHS. My son was well prepared for college even though he was an average B student, He learned how to study and stay organized with his homework which really helped him when he was on his own in college.

Posted: January 12, 2016

LE high school reflects the values of the strong community spirit in the town of Little Elm.

Posted: January 12, 2016

LE high school has high academic standards. it has great teachers and fabulous sports and extra curricular activities. The High school is the center of the community.

Posted: January 6, 2016

This high school Seems to change administration each year. Not a very consistent and organized school.

Posted: September 22, 2015

Our son is a junior at LEHS and has been attending LEISD since 5th grade. We love the learning atmosphere created by a smaller school district -- it allows students to stand out and succeed. We've been very happy with the administration and level of education our son is receiving. He is challenged and gaining the skills he'll need to be successful in college, but he isn't overwhelmed with ridiculous amounts of homework. Most of his classes offer a good variety of projects and application-based assignments, which engage him and help him learn far better than just reading and testing. We have had a very positive experience at Little Elm High School.

Posted: August 27, 2015

When we initially moved to the Dallas area 3 years ago we were very attracted to the soon to built K-8 STEM Academy. Since enrolling 2 of our children in this school we have gotten to know the administration led by Dr. Lowell Strike and Cynthia Mika, both of who are committed to project based learning throughout the LEISD.

Posted: July 29, 2015

LEHS has a spectacular Fine Arts department! The kids really become a family. The leadership is top notch!

Posted: July 29, 2015

I have had 2 children graduate from LEHS and both were academically and socially ready to be successful in college. These teachers are awesome!

Posted: July 28, 2015

LEHS is a great high school. The teachers and staff create an atmosphere that values respect and fosters creativity and learning. The students are well rounded and respectful.

Posted: July 28, 2015

Posted: July 27, 2015

Dishonesty and cheating are not tolerated. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an honest and fair manner.

Posted: July 27, 2015

My kids have homework, but it isn't all consuming. They know the importance of homework and life balance.

Posted: July 27, 2015

Teachers are engaged and supportive of students. My kids are encouraged to do their best in academics and their chosen activities and electives.

Posted: July 27, 2015

I've got two students at LEHS. Both are doing exceedingly well. They have teachers interested in their success.

Posted: April 20, 2015

Little Elm is overall, an average school. In my opinion that is. We have good education and academics for a small school. Yes, we're kinda overcrowded but, thats only because people keep moving into our small town. I like Little Elm HS because there isn't a lot of drama like other schools. The most we have is gossip about who is dating who. Nothing major. Also, in my experience in the schools (Pre-K - HS) I am yet to witness any major bullying. Unlike others, our school system doesn't have much of a bullying problem. When teachers find out that a student is being bullied they work hard to stop it. Trust me, I know, I've been bullied before and have helped others who were bullied. Since we're a small yet growing town, we don't have many elective classes to choose from. But, our student council along with the administrators are trying their best to add more classes. I honestly think that our school district is doing the best that they possibly can.

Posted: April 19, 2015

People outside of the Little Elm School District do not know and understand that Little Elm may not be as outstanding as neighboring districts, but we are not terrible. I, as a student of Little Elm High school, have been going to school in Little Elm since kindergarten, from former Zellars, to Oak Point, to Colin Powell Intermediate, to Lakeside Middle school, and finally Little Elm High school, I do not regret any of my past learning experiences in Little Elm District, whatsoever. We are constantly improving and districts around us is 3 to 5 years behind, according to statistics, and are believing in the reputation we've had up to 5 years ago. We have improved greatly and will continue to do so. It is a very diverse place though in a "close-knit" community, and this gives many schools within great pride. Our teachers do not lack the teaching skills other districts have, they are just as talented, if not more. Our students are ready to learn at the right instructions and do not hesitate to ask for help. I believe Little Elm is a great environment for every individual and I myself will continue to live here and raise my future children and the many generations to come.

Posted: March 24, 2015

I'm currently a Junior at LEHS and I'm completely UNSATISFIED with the school system. multiple staff members such as principles, teachers constantly go in and out of LEHS. The majority of the staff members here INCLUDING teachers are extremely disrespectful to their peers and students. I can honestly recommend NOT to enroll/register your child to this school. I had an incident today with a teacher who had the nerve to pull my backpack because I couldn't hear them since I had my headphones in, minding my own business. to get the story straight, I've been entering these side doors to get to my class in time ever since the school year has begun. a group of teachers started raising their voice at me for attending to go into school through those doors. regardless of the age and what position these staff members are working in this school, should NOT disrespect the students. especially if you've never even seen them before. like I said, I do NOT recommend any parent to enroll their child to this school. if you want what's best for your child, ANY school besides LEHS would be best for your child. coming from a student whose been enrolled to LEHS 3 out of 4 years.

Posted: December 15, 2014

If students are disrespectful at school ...............that would be a parent issue. Parents........do YOUR job at home teaching proper respect to your children so they know how to behave properly in a school environment.

Posted: December 14, 2014

I am a high school senior and have been attending Little Elm ISD since I was in 2nd grade. I realized what a terrible school Little Elm High School is, consequently, it all started going down hill after my freshman year. The administration changed, the students loved our new principals and assistant principals, however. But of course, they didn't last long. My favorite and BEST teachers from my early high school career that had been there for the majority of the time the school has been open, all left because they felt the same way as the students did. The frequent changes and unprofessionalism of the school drove them all away; I wouldn't have stayed neither. It was always a whole new teaching staff EVERY YEAR. In addition to that, they were new teachers with minimal teaching experience. I have been in AP/Dual Credit and advanced classes since I was in 8th grade, yet, I feel so unprepared for college and have no idea what to expect. Although I have proved my maturity with good grades and behavior, the administration still treats us like children and criminals. The disciplinary punishments are WAY too harsh and they are unfair with the punishments they give each student.

Posted: November 14, 2014

Ok... we've been thru a lot. Over the course of the last 8 years, we've seen 2 superintendents, 5 principals and countless assistant principals walk in and out the doors at LE. Today, rest assured, things are looking up for Little Elm High School. When I began working at LE in 2007, LE high school was the high school everyone would want to work at and every student would want to attend and every parent would want to send their children to. We're on the path to being that way again. Kids enjoy (as much as kids can) going to school again. Teachers enjoy coming to work again and administration seems to finally care about the people in the building as much as the curriculum and test scores. Changes took place over the summer of 2014 and life is good at LE. I won't deny, things had been real bad..as bad as I've ever seen it in 25 years of teaching. I'm also proud to say things are real good now. 4 stars because we're not perfect yet but we're on the right track. We're 1 school in 1 town. We're not a cookie cutter school. We're unique. We are LE!

Posted: October 4, 2014

Despite some things about it that need serious change. As a former student here I loved it according to my perspective.The hospitality was 100 times better than the other school I later on had to attend since I moved. The friends I made were more like family and some of the teachers have done so much in their power to help and guide me. To be honest I truly miss that place because of so much memories. Now though I do believe that their does need to be some improvements to the way things work their. Test scores are pretty low and from what I feel, students need a fairer chance to pass or find a better solution than standardized tests. I could go on but I still see more good then bad from my point of view. If they can find a solution apart from T.A.K.S testing then maybe their might be a great improvement to a higher raise of test scores.

Posted: September 15, 2014

This has to be one of the worst schools ever! Before I moved I read some reviews but didn't believed what everyone was saying was true. But now I actually see everyone's true colors. I'm so happy that I moved far away from this school. DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS GO HERE! The students are RUDE and very DISRESPECTFUL.

Posted: April 19, 2014

I moved to Little Elm last year from Plano with my husband and son who is now in his junior year. What a drastic downgrade! I wish I had paid more attention to the realtor when he warned me about the school system here before we moved. 100% financing on a home is not worth my child's future. The college preparedness is absolutely horrible at Little Elm High. It was brought to light this year that out of 27 school districts in 2 counties(Denton & Collin) their SAT scores rank last at 1352. However, I did not need to see test scores to know just how bad this school is. Before this school can get better at college prep, it first needs to be able to have students who are prepared for high school. My son tells me that that he is so far ahead of his friends, and that this school is run like a prison camp with teachers blowing whistles and acting like maniacs. This school could improve drastically if the principal and his staff would show more interest and respect for their students. Even the mature respectable students are being treated like criminals and their morale is being destroyed. Thankfully my son will be graduating next year because I want to stay in Little Elm.

Posted: March 1, 2014

This is my third year in this school and this year has been the WORST!! theres one principle that blows his whistle every 5 seconds in students ears and scream at us to keep walking . especially that principle tends to make fun of us and screams it out loud so everyone can stare at you. He even told me to GET A LIFE like really to me that is very disrespectful . Just because he was from the military doesn't mean he has to treat most of us like that. i do agree that they are very rude and they keep us moving like if we were cattle or something Some of us can wait to leave that school we feel so trapped in there

Posted: February 23, 2014

Little Elm Schools have turned the corner! The new Admin is making it place where learning is taking place. Where more is expected, more is acheived. Hats off to the higher standards and increasingly better results. You know it's working when the students are saying it and the scores are steadily moving moving up. A big thanks to the focus on technology and advanced teaching methods.

Posted: October 27, 2013

Little elm high school is terrible. They're trying to act like others schools which is not working. The more reinforcements they keep putting in this school, students are not going to do anything. Someone spilled milk on the stairs one day during lunch and now for on and til' the school year ends no one is allowed to pass the stairs, which I think is really stupid just one little incident. Teachers don't care. With intervention it's pointless thinking oh this is going to help our students well it isn't working. During an assembly their were talking about our STAAR scores saying we had the worst scores. We probably wouldn't have the worst scores if you would stop reinforcing these rules and more stricter on these students maybe we will, or if you actually took the time but no little elm doesn't take the time. Now they're going to need a new high school the freshman this year grew and it's going to keep growing as it goes soon enough they won't be able to fit them in classrooms cause its over crowded. Little elm needs to step it up and work out their problems instead of focusing on kids education 24/7 for once.

Posted: September 5, 2013

I'm being really nice about the 4 stars, because this school really deserves 3.5 at the moment. I've attended this school since sophomore year and I will graduate in the spring. Overall, I love LE, because the school really works for me. I'm taking mainly AP classes and I have had some really excellent teachers that made me work hard. I feel like this school is improving, but the new administration (their second year) should try not to make the kids to feel so trapped sometimes. They honest want to improve the school and I am glad for that. The transition to STARR has been difficult for my younger sibling. I did great on TAKS. I think project based learning is a joke, but I don't have to worry about that in AP. Drugs are an issue like any other high school. Also, they have one of the best Color guard/ winter guard programs in the state (a little known fact). The band is truly amazing. Football changes with the seasons, but I really think they're building up the program. The people here are diverse, down to earth, and I think there's somewhere for everyone to feel accepted. The school doesn't have a great reputation but I believe that may change!

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Little Elm High School

Little Elm, TX 75068

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