Lufkin High School


Lufkin High School is a public high school located in Lufkin, Texas and is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Lufkin Independent School District that serves the Lufkin area and central Angelina County.

History

The current Lufkin High School was formed in 1970 by consolidation of Lufkin High School and Dunbar High School, the formerly African-American School in Lufkin. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

Academics

Lufkin High School student athletes compete as the Panthers in the following sports:
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Lufkin Dunbar
The Lufkin High School Panther Band received the only superior rating of at all UIL Marching Competitions 2008 through 2017. The band also won the 5A/6A Military state marching title in 2019 at the NAMMB Military State Marching Contest. The Lufkin High School choir received a 1 at competition for 2008–2009, and every year for the past eight years.
The Lufkin High School choir has also been participating in competitions and ensembles.
The Lufkin High School theater department also advanced to area competition in 2013, and district competition in 2014.

Notable alumni