Texas Tech University K-12, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Texas Tech University K-12

Texas Tech University K-12 is a statewide online public school operated by Texas Tech University, not a traditional geographic school district tied to a specific community or property tax base. It serves kindergarten through twelfth grade and enrolls a modest number of students spanning all grade levels, with enrollment concentrated in the upper high school grades. The school's student body is majority white, with a substantial share of Hispanic, Asian, and Black students, and a small share of students from other racial and ethnic groups.

The school operates two enrollment pathways. The original model is a tuition-based online program for students nationwide. The newer pathway, launched under state HB3 funding and available since 2021, offers a tuition-free K-12 online diploma to eligible Texas residents. Because demand exceeds capacity in the free program, admission is governed by a state-mandated lottery system held twice yearly. Families interested in the tuition-free option should understand that a guaranteed seat is not assured and enrollment requires withdrawing from the student's local school district. The school recently expanded this tuition-free model through a partnership with Clear Creek ISD in the Houston area called the Clear Tech Virtual Program, which pairs Texas Tech K-12's online coursework with district-provided in-person support, clubs, and activities. That hybrid model is available to elementary through ninth grade initially, with high school grades being added in phases.

Reading proficiency is a strength. Across the tested grades, English language arts results show solid performance, with strong proficiency in middle grades and upper elementary. Math performance is more uneven, with lower proficiency in the early grades and variable results across grades four through eight, sitting below the early strength in reading. Science results show mixed outcomes, with lower proficiency in grade five and better performance by grade eight. Social studies proficiency at the eighth-grade level is below both math and reading. Overall, the district's proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Lubbock County's school districts.

The school maintains the Purple Star Campus designation, a state recognition for schools providing strong support to military-connected students and families. Texas Tech K-12 is publicly reported to be the only public school to hold this distinction in Education Service Center Region 17, encompassing West Texas. For military families navigating frequent transfers, this ongoing credential signals continuity of support.

Chronic absenteeism data show no reported rate, placing the school in the top quartile among county districts on this measure. A graduation rate was not available; high school completion outcomes, if the school tracks them, were not provided in the accessible data. Information on the share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, students with individualized education plans, or English learners was also not available. Parents considering this school may want to reach out directly to discuss student support services, the logistics of participating in a full-time online model, and how the school measures and supports student outcomes at graduation.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

724

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 24%

Black 6%

White 57%

Asian 6%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

78%

Gr 4

—

70%

Gr 5

—

81%

Gr 6

—

93%

Gr 7

—

74%

Gr 8

—

90%

Math

Gr 3

—

33%

Gr 4

—

19%

Gr 5

—

52%

Gr 6

—

57%

Gr 7

—

39%

Gr 8

20%

55%

Science

Gr 5

—

30%

Gr 8

—

62%

Social studies

Gr 8

—

43%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

72%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

47%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

86%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

21%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

64%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

80%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

80%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY K-12

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

30%

Grade 3

19%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

75%

Grade 3

71%

Grade 4

82%

Grade 5

91%

Grade 6

74%

Grade 7

82%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

29%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

37%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.