Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas named after U.S. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. It is part of the North East Independent School District and classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League. During 2022–2023, Johnson High School had an enrollment of 3,202 students and a student to teacher ratio of 17.45.[1] The school received an overall rating of "A" from the Texas Education Agency for the 2021–2022 school year.[2]
| Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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23203 Bulverde Road , , 78259 | |
| Coordinates | 29°39′28″N 98°26′06″W / 29.657837°N 98.435079°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | Non esse pares, sed praestare (English: Not to equal, but to excel) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Locale | City: Large [1] |
| School district | North East ISD |
| NCES School ID | 483294011973[1] |
| Principal | Gary Comalander |
| Staff | 178.34 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3,202[1] (2022–2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.95[1] |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Columbia blue, navy and silver |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAAAA |
| Mascot | Jaguar |
| Feeder schools | Tejeda Middle School Tex Hill Middle School |
| Rival schools | Reagan High School Churchill High School |
| Athletic conferences | 27–6A |
| Website | Official website |
Facts
editThe school is located in on Bulverde road and TPC Parkway, and serves Stone Oak, Encino Park, Bulverde Creek, Cibolo Canyon, Fox Grove, and other neighborhoods of Far North Central San Antonio. It also serves a portion of Timberwood Park.[3][4][5]
Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School opened on August 28, 2008 for its inaugural year to address the growth and expansion in the north eastern communities of San Antonio, Texas.[6]
The school sits on top of one of the tallest hills in Bexar County and overlooks some of San Antonio. The school mascot is the jaguar and the school flower is the bluebonnet. In 2008 during the first year, the community planted bluebonnets and wildflowers around the campus.[citation needed]
The school's song is based on the hymn "Jerusalem", which was Lady Bird's favorite hymn.[citation needed]
Demographics
edit| Racial composition | 2019-2020[7][8] |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.7% |
| White | 34.7% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
US News determined Johnson had an enrollment of 3,202 in the 2022 and 2023 school year.[1] It had an ethnic and racial makeup of 43.9% Hispanic, 36.4% White, 8.2% Asian, 5.5% Black, 5.2% Two or More Races, 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 0.3% Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander, totaling to a 63.6% minority enrollment rate.[8] The biological sex distribution is 51% female and 49% male.[7]
The economically disadvantaged rates are far below that of the district (49.5%) and the state (60.2%) sitting at 19.1%.[8] The reduced priced lunch makes up 4% of the populus and 11% was free lunch program.[7]
7.7% of the enrolled students are special education and 3.5% are English learners.[7]
Band
editAs of 2022, the band has had a total of 73 TMEA All-State band members and these members have taken up a total of 109 chairs of the All-State band in the years since the school was opened.[9] In 2019 the wind ensemble went to Chicago to perform for the Midwest Band Clinic.[10]
Marching Band
editThe Johnson High School band is most well-known for their marching band because they are a consistent Bands of America competition finalist as well as the 2020 UIL 6A State Marching Band Champions.[11][12] The band has made four Bands of America Grand National championship finals appearances, and won a total of eight regional championships.[11] They have also made appearances at nine UIL State Competitions in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.[13] On top of their successes in UIL competitions and BOA competitions, they were invited to perform at the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade.[14]
Notable alumni
edit- Austin Mahone (class of 2014) — Pop music singer
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Search for Public Schools - Johnson High School (483294011973)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "2022 School Report Card JOHNSON H S". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Timberwood Park CDP, TX" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 26, 2016.
- ^ "HS Boundaries 2015-2016." North East Independent School District. Retrieved on August 26, 2016.
- ^ "GreatSchools: See what school district you are in or moving to using our interactive map". See What School District You Are In. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Johnson High School - Campus Facts". Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Johnson High School in San Antonio,TX - US News Best High Schools". US News. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c "TEA". Texas Education Agency. December 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ^ "Johnson Jaguar Bands - Home". www.johnsonjaguarband.org. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Midwest Clinic Performing Organizations - Cla..." Midwest Clinic. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ a b "Johnson Jaguar Bands - Marching Excellence". www.johnsonjaguarband.org. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX (AAAA)". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "Marching Band State Leaderboard". smbc.uiltexas.org. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Ortiz, Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje and Edmond (2013-12-30). "S.A. high school band to march in Rose Bowl Parade". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2023-12-19.