Legacy High School (Midland, Texas) Explained

Legacy High School
Established:	^[1]
Principal:	Mich Etzel
Teaching Staff:	126.39 (FTE) (2018–19)
Ratio:	18.10 (2018–19)
Enrollment:	2,339 (2022–2023)
Athletics Conference:	UIL District 2-6A^[2]
Colors:	Maroon Gray White
Nickname:	Rebels
Address:	3500 Neely Ave
Zipcode:	79707
Country:	United States

Legacy High School, formerly known as Robert E. Lee High School, is a public, co-educational secondary school in Midland, Texas. Legacy High School is a part of the Midland Independent School District.

History

The school originally opened its doors in 1961, seven years before the city’s high schools integrated.^[3] In October 2020, the Midland school board voted to rename the school "Legacy High School".^[4] The Midland ISD board vote to rename had six board members voting for, and one voting against the school's name change.

Athletics

Football

State championships: 1998, 1999, 2000^[5]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,288 students enrolled for 2018-19 was:

• Male - 53.2%
• Female - 46.8%
• Native American/Alaskan - 0.4%
• Asian - 2.8%
• Black - 8.3%
• Hispanic - 61.2%
• White - 26.0%
• Multiracial - 1.3%

30.3% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.

Notable alumni

• • • Cedric Benson, National Football League (NFL) running back Chris Brazzell II, wide receiver for the Tennessee Volunteers Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States^{[6] [7]}
• Dustin Butler, journalist
  • Tommy Franks, General in the United States Army Susan Graham, opera singer
• K. C. Jones, NFL center
• Tommy Lee Jones, actor and director
• Austin Ligon, business executive
  • Junior Miller, NFL tight end Tyrone Thurman, college football wide receiver
• Rex Tucker, NFL offensive lineman
• Ryan Tucker, NFL offensive lineman
• Randy Velarde, Major League Baseball (MLB) infielder^[8]
• Michael L. Williams, politician
• Allen Wilson, high school football coach
• Eric Winston, NFL offensive tackle
• Jake Young, college football center

Notes and References

1. Web site: After 59 Years, Midland ISD Agrees to Change the Name of Robert e. Lee High. 3 August 2020.
2. Web site: 2018-20 Official District Alignment Football and 2018-19 Basketball Conference 6A . . January 25, 2018 . August 18, 2019.
3. Web site: After 59 Years, Midland ISD Agrees to Change the Name of Robert E. Lee High. 3 August 2020.
4. News: Board selects Legacy HS as school's new name . . October 14, 2020 . Stewart . Doreen.
5. Web site: 2020-08-03. After 59 Years, Midland ISD Agrees To Change The Name Of Robert E. Lee High. 2021-11-16. Texas Standard. en-US.
6. Web site: Bush Family History . bushchildhoodhome.org . January 17, 2019 . George W. Bush Childhood Home, Inc..
7. Web site: Laura Welch Bush . . January 17, 2019.
8. Web site: Randy Velarde - The Baseball Cube. www.thebaseballcube.com. January 17, 2019. The Baseball Cube.