Charter high schoolGrades 9–12International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas)

ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School

901 N Polk St Ste 101, Desoto, TX 75115 · (469) 786-2850

B
86 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 85).
191students
8.9students per teacher
93.4%attendance
3rdof 3 International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) high schools
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CAAFBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 88

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 87

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 82

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) high school average.

Approaches grade level73%
Meets grade level35%
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) high schools: 47.5%
Masters grade level8%
100%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
97%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

191students in 2024–25Up 14% from 167 the year before
8.9students per teacher22 full-time teachers
10.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
2.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$56,893average teacher base pay
83.2%from low-income familiesInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) high schools: 70.9%
44.5%English learners
5.2%in gifted & talented
25.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 59.2%African American 34%White 2.1%Two or More Races 2.1%Asian 1.6%

How to enroll

Charter schools are free public schools without attendance zones: families apply, and a lottery decides when there are more applicants than seats. Deadlines and open seats are on the school’s website.

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School.

ApprovedHampton Road corridor redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.0 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CDeSoto High SchoolDeSoto ISD · 78 · 2.4 mi AUplift Hampton Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 91 · 2.5 mi ADavid W Carter High SchoolDallas ISD · 91 · 3.0 mi FGateway Charter Academy - Middle School - High SchoolGateway Charter Academy · 59 · 3.5 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.3 mi PGardner Preparatory School IIPrivate · PK–1 · 2.5 mi PCross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 2.9 mi
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Questions about ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School

What is ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School’s TEA rating?

ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School earned a B (86 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (85) in 2025.

What grades does ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s a charter school run by International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas), at 901 N Polk St Ste 101 in Desoto.

How many students go to ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School?

191 students in 2024–25, up 14% from 167 the year before. There are about 9 students for every teacher.

How does ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School compare with other International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 3 International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) high schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Who can go to ILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High School?

Charter schools are free public schools that don’t use attendance zones. Families apply, and if there are more applicants than seats, the school holds a lottery. Check the school’s website for deadlines.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.