College Profile
2020-2021 College Profile
Lakehill Preparatory School provides a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum combined with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community engagement. From Kindergarten through Upper School, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.
The 28 members of the Class of 2020 were admitted to 63 different colleges and universities. This class will attend 22 different colleges in 9 states with 46% studying in the state of Texas and 54% studying out of state. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of the members of this class were awarded scholarships with a four-year value of 4.3 million dollars (an average of $153,000 per student).
In the Class of 2020, one student was recognized for earning a perfect ACT score. Two students were named AP Scholars with Distinction. Two students were named AP Scholar with Honors. Eleven students were named AP Scholars.
Ninety-six percent (96%) of the Class of 2020 was enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course during their Upper School career.
One hundred percent (100%) of the Class of 2021 have enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement course during high school.
Colleges Accepting Lakehill Graduates from 2017-2020
| Abilene Christian University Allen University American University Arizona State University Auburn University Austin College Baylor University Belmont University Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Bradley University Butler University Carleton College Carleton University Case Western Reserve University Centenary College of Louisiana Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Centre College Chapman University Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Colgate University The College of Wooster Collin College Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Concordia University – Montreal Concordia University Texas Cornell College Dalhousie University Dallas College Denison University DePaul University DePauw University Dickinson College Drexel University Emerson College Emory University Fairfield University Fordham University Furman University The George Washington University Gettysburg College Graceland University Grinnell College Hofstra University Houston Baptist University Howard Payne University Indiana University Iowa State University Iowa Western College John Brown University Kalamazoo College Kenyon College Knox College Lehigh University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Macalester College Marymount University McMaster University Memorial University of Newfoundland Miami University Michigan State University Midwestern State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Nanjing Medical University, China The New School New York University North Carolina A&T State University Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Northeastern University Northwestern University Oberlin College The Ohio State University Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Ouachita Baptist University Pennsylvania State University Point Park University Pratt Institute Purdue University Regis University Rhodes College Rice University Ringling College of Art and Design Roanoke College |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Ryerson University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University Sam Houston State University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Southern Medical University Southern Methodist University Southwestern University St. Edward’s University St. Francis Xavier University St. Lawrence University St. Mary’s University Stephen F. Austin State University Tabor College Tarleton State University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University – Commerce Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Wesleyan University Trinity University University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of British Columbia University of British Columbia Okanagan University of Calgary University of California Davis University of California Irvine University of California San Diego University of California Santa Barbara University of California Santa Cruz University of Central Oklahoma University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Denver University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Evansville University of Guelph University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas University of Louisville University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Mary Washington University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Nebraska University of New Brunswick University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Texas University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Ottawa University of the Pacific University of Pittsburgh University of Prince Edward Island University of Rochester University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee University of Texas University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at San Antonio University of Toronto University of Tulsa University of Utah University of Virginia University of Wisconsin, Madison Ursinus College Valparaiso University Wake Forest University Wartburg College Washington College Washington University in St. Louis Westmont College Willamette University |
Scholarships
The Class of 2020 received $4,300,000 in academic scholarships, an average of more than $150,000 per student.
Career Goals for the Class of 2020
Accounting, Acting, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Business, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Engineering, Forensic Psychology, Healthcare Management, International Affairs, International Business, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, Psychology, and Religion
Athletic Recruitment
Students have been recruited for collegiate basketball, baseball, crew, cross-country, equestrian, football, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball teams.
Student Population
Total students 385
Upper School 103
Upper School Ethnic Diversity
| African-American | 9% |
| Asian-American | 2% |
| Caucasian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| International | 5% |
| Middle Eastern | 3% |
| Multiracial | 5% |
Affiliations
Lakehill maintains affiliation with the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), The College Board, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools.
Accreditation
Lakehill is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Faculty
The School’s Upper School faculty is comprised of 19 instructors, seventy-four percent of whom have advanced degrees. Ninety percent of Lakehill’s Upper School faculty have been teaching for five or more years. Lakehill has an overall student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average class size is 14.
Graduation Requirements
A total of 26 credits are required for graduation. In addition, six units of Athletics/Team Activities are required for students graduating 2012-2022. Beginning with the Class of 2023, students must have two semesters of athletic credit.
| Required Courses | |
|---|---|
| English | 4 Credits |
| Mathematics | 4 Credits |
| Science | 4 Credits |
| Social Studies | 4 Credits |
| Foreign Language | 2 Credits |
| Computer Science | 0.5 Credits |
| Fine Arts | 1 Credit |
| Electives | Varies |
| Team Requirement/Athletic Credit | 6 Units/2 Semesters |
Grading Periods
The Upper School academic year is divided into four nine-week terms. Semester exams are given at the end of the second and fourth terms in 9th through 12th grades. One unit of credit is given for each course when the student successfully completes one year of work. One-half credit is given for the successful completion of work in a subject for one semester. Prior to 2019, classes meet on a modified block schedule for a total of 250 minutes per week. Beginning in the 2019-20 academic year, classes meet on an alternating block schedule.
Curriculum
Courses are offered in the following academic disciplines: computer science and technology, English, fine arts, foreign language, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Electives
Elective courses include Choir, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Digital Production, Drama, Drawing, Film Appreciation, Musical Theater, Painting, Robotics, Sculpture, Theatrical Design, Warfare in the Western World, and Yearbook.
Grading System
| Scale from: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 to 100 | 4.0 | A+ | 77 to 79 | 2.8 | C+ | |
| 94 to 96 | 3.85 | A | 74 to 76 | 2.4 | C | |
| 90 to 93 | 3.7 | A- | 70 to 73 | 2.0 | C- | |
| 87 to 89 | 3.5 | B+ | 67 to 69 | 1.8 | D+ | |
| 84 to 86 | 3.25 | B | 64 to 66 | 1.4 | D | |
| 80 to 83 | 3.0 | B- | 60 to 63 | 1.0 | D- | |
| 0 to 59 | 0.0 | F |
Class Rank
Lakehill Preparatory School does not rank.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
The cumulative grade point average is calculated using semester grades. Grades for all high school courses except non-academic electives (i.e., athletics, study hall) will be averaged into the GPA, including those courses that were repeated. Cumulative grade point averages will be rounded to the nearest hundredth.
College Admission Testing for the Class of 2020
| SAT Reasoning Test | 1221/1600 |
| Reading and Writing Average | 610/800 |
| Mathematics Average | 600/800 |
| Reading and Writing, middle 50% | 580-650 |
| Mathematics, middle 50% | 570-620 |
| ACT Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Composite Average | 25 |
| Composite, middle 50% | 23-26 |
Advanced Placement Enrollment
Percent of Class of 2020 taking one or more AP Courses: 96%
Percent of Class of 2021 taking one or more AP Courses: 100%
Advanced Placement Courses
Courses are offered in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Drawing, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, Human Geography, Physics I, Physics C: Mechanics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Politics, and World History.
National Merit
- Class of 2019 – One National Merit Finalist and Scholarship Winner, One National Merit Scholarship Winner, 12 AP Scholar Awards
- Class of 2018 – One National Hispanic Scholar, 10 AP Scholar Awards
- Class of 2017 – One National Merit Commended Scholar, 14 AP Scholar Awards
- Class of 2016 – One National Merit Commended Scholar, two National Hispanic Scholars, 13 AP Scholar Awards