Lady Bird Johnson High School

Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School is a high school in the North East Independent School District in the U.S. state of Texas. It is named after U.S. First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. The 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.[2][3][4]

Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School
Address
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23203 Bulverde Road

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78259

Coordinates29°39′28″N 98°26′06″W / 29.657837°N 98.435079°W / 29.657837; -98.435079
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School typePublic, high school
MottoNon esse pares, sed praestare (English: Not to equal, but to excel)
Founded2008
School districtNorth East ISD
PrincipalGary Comalander
Staff178.34 (FTE)[1]
Grades9th–12th
Enrollment3,202 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.95[1]
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Columbia blue, navy and silver      
Athletics conferenceUIL Class AAAAAA
MascotJaguar
Feeder schoolsTejeda Middle School
Tex Hill Middle School
Rival schoolsReagan High School
Churchill High School
Athletic conferences 27-6A
WebsiteOfficial website

Facts

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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.[5]

The school relieved Ronald Reagan High School, another high school in the North East Independent School District.[6][7]

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.

The school's song is based on the hymn "Jerusalem", which was Lady Bird's favorite hymn.

Demographics

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Racial composition 2019-2020[8][9]
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.[9] The biological sex distribution is 51% female and 49% male.[8]

The economically disadvantaged rates are far below that of the district (49.5%) and the state (60.2%) sitting at 19.1%.[9] The reduced priced lunch makes up 4% of the populus and 11% was free lunch program.[8]

7.7% of the enrolled students are special education and 3.5% are English learners.[8]

Band

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As 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.[10] In 2019 the wind ensemble went to Chicago to perform for the Midwest Band Clinic.[11]

Marching Band

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The 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.[12][13] The band has made four Bands of America Grand National championship finals appearances, and won a total of eight regional championships.[12] They have also made appearances at eight UIL State Competitions in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.[14] On top of their successes in UIL competitions and BOA competitions, they were invited to perform at the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade.[15]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "JOHNSON H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  2. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Timberwood Park CDP, TX" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "HS Boundaries 2015-2016." North East Independent School District. Retrieved on August 26, 2016.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Johnson High School - Campus Facts". Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  6. ^ Reagan High School Map (Archive). North East Independent School District. February 6, 2006. Retrieved on August 26, 2016.
  7. ^ "Johnson High School" (Archive). North East Independent School District. July 4, 2008. Retrieved on August 26, 2016.
  8. ^ a b c d "Johnson High School in San Antonio,TX - US News Best High Schools". US News. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c "TEA". Texas Education Agency. December 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  10. ^ "Johnson Jaguar Bands - Home". www.johnsonjaguarband.org. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  11. ^ "Midwest Clinic Performing Organizations - Cla..." Midwest Clinic. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  12. ^ a b "Johnson Jaguar Bands - Marching Excellence". www.johnsonjaguarband.org. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  13. ^ "Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX (AAAA)". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  14. ^ "Marching Band State Leaderboard". smbc.uiltexas.org. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  15. ^ 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.