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:

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

Notable alumni

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.