College Profile
2018-2019 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 22 members of the Class of 2018 were admitted to 88 different colleges and universities. This class will attend 20 different colleges in 10 states and two countries with 41% studying in the state of Texas and 59% studying out of state. Seventy-two percent (72%) of the members of this class were awarded scholarships with a four-year value of 2.6 million dollars (an average of $118,000 per student).
In the Class of 2018, one student was a National Hispanic Scholar. Two students were named AP Scholars.
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the Class of 2018 was enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course during their Upper School career.
Ninety-three percent (93%) of the Class of 2019 have enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement course during high school.
Colleges Accepting Lakehill Graduates from 2015-2018
| Abilene Christian University Agnes Scott College Allegheny College American University Arcadia University Arizona State University Auburn University Austin College Baylor University Belmont University Berklee College of Music Binghamton University Blinn College Boston University Bowling Green State University Brandeis University Bryn Mawr College Butler University Carleton College Carleton University Case Western Reserve University Centenary College of Louisiana Chapman University Clark University Clarkson University Colgate University College of Charleston College of Wooster Colorado State University Concordia University – Montreal Cornell College Dalhousie University Davidson College Denison University DePaul University Dickinson College Drexel University East Texas Baptist University Eckerd College Elon University Emerson College Emory University Fordham University Furman University George Washington University Goucher College Hendrix College Houston Baptist University Howard University Indiana University John Brown University Kalamazoo College Kenyon College Knox College Lewis and Clark College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Macalester College Marist College Marymount University Maryville University McMaster University Memorial University of Newfoundland Mercer University Miami University Michigan State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University Missouri University of Science and Tech Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern University Oberlin College Ohio Wesleyan University Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Pitzer College Purdue University Reed College Rhodes College Rice University Ringling College of Art and Design Roanoke College Rollins College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Ryerson University Sam Houston State University |
Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Sewanee: The University of the South Simmons College Skidmore College Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Spelman College St. Edward’s University St. Francis Xavier University St. John’s University St. Lawrence University Stephen F. Austin State University Stony Brook University Tarleton State University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University – Commerce Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Christian University Texas Southern University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Wesleyan University Texas Woman’s University The Ohio State University Trinity University Tulane University University of Alabama University of Arkansas University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of California Davis University of California Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California San Diego University of California Santa Barbara University of California Santa Cruz University of Cincinnati University of Colorado University of Colorado Denver University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Guelph University of Houston University of Illinois University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of the Incarnate Word University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of La Verne University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of New Brunswick University of North Texas University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Ottawa University of Pittsburgh University of Prince Edward Island University of Redlands University of Rochester University of San Diego 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 Tulsa University of Utah University of Virginia Ursinus College Villanova University Virginia Tech Wartburg College Washington College Washington University in St. Louis Whittier College Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
Scholarships
The Class of 2018 received $2,600,000 in academic scholarships, an average of more than $118,000 per student.
Career Goals for the Class of 2018
Advertising, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Psychology, Theater, and Vocal Performance
Athletic Recruitment
Students have been recruited for collegiate basketball, baseball, cross-country, equestrian, football, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball teams.
Student Population
Total students 400
Upper School 119
Upper School Ethnic Diversity
| African-American | 8% |
| Asian-American | 1% |
| Caucasian | 61% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| International | 13% |
| Middle Eastern | 3% |
| Multi-Racial | 7% |
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.
| 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 | 6 Units |
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. Classes meet on a modified block schedule for a total of 250 minutes per week.
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, Civil War History, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Digital Production, Drama, Drawing, Engineering and Design, Fantastic Archaeology, Fiber Arts, Film and TV Appreciation, Musical Theater, Painting, Philosophy, Printmaking, Robotics, Sculpture, Warfare in the Western World, World Religions, and Yoga.
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., study hall, office aide) 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 2018
| SAT Reasoning Test | 1272/1600 |
| Reading and Writing Average | 631/800 |
| Mathematics Average | 642/800 |
| Reading and Writing, middle 50% | 600-660 |
| Mathematics, middle 50% | 590-680 |
| ACT Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Composite Average | 26 |
| Composite, middle 50% | 25-28 |
Advanced Placement Enrollment
Percent of Class of 2018 taking one or more AP Courses: 87%
Percent of Class of 2019 taking one or more AP Courses: 93%
Advanced Placement Courses
Courses are offered in Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, Physics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, and World History.
National Merit
- Class of 2018 – One National Hispanic Scholar, 10 AP Scholars
- Class of 2017 – One National Merit Commended Scholar, 14 AP Scholars
- Class of 2016 – One National Merit Commended Scholar, two National Hispanic Scholars, 13 AP Scholars
- Class of 2015 – One National Merit Finalist, one National Merit Commended Scholar, 9 AP Scholars
- Class of 2014 – Three National Merit Finalists, one National Merit Scholarship Winner, one National Hispanic Scholar, six AP Scholars
- Class of 2013 – Two National Merit Finalists, one National Merit Scholarship Winner, three AP Scholars
- Class of 2012 – Two National Merit Scholarship Finalists, two AP Scholars
- Class of 2011 – Four AP Scholars with Distinction, one AP Scholar with Honor, five AP Scholars, two National Merit Scholarship Finalists, one National Merit Scholarship Winner, one National Achievement Scholarship Winner, one National Hispanic Scholar, two National Merit Commended Scholars, and three National Achievement Outstanding Participants