Lubbock ISD Athletics District Profile:                                                                                                 Fostering Excellence and Sportsmanship  🦅

The Lubbock Independent School District offers a robust and comprehensive athletics program
that is fundamentally guided by the Lubbock ISD Athletic Department Mission Statement:

"Our mission is to take student athletes where they cannot go themselves and to foster an
environment that teaches young people to:

I.   Build a foundation of academic success,
II.  Build a foundation of leadership, and
III. Pursue the District Championship and State Playoffs.

We guide our coaches to help young men and women to overcome adversity, learn integrity,
respect diversity and live lives of character."

Lubbock ISD Athletics program contributes significantly to the district's overall commitment to
holistic student development and the attractiveness of Lubbock, Texas, as a community.

LISD Athletics: Fostering Excellence and Sportsmanship 🏅

LISD Athletics prioritizes a supportive environment that fosters growth, sportsmanship, and
overall student development, with access to quality facilities like PlainsCapital Park/Lowrey
Field and the Pete Ragus Aquatics Center.

The full range of athletic programs across the district includes:

• Team Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Team Tennis, Volleyball
• Individual Sports: Swimming & Diving, Golf, Track & Field, Spring Tennis, Wrestling, Cross Country

High School Programs and UIL Classifications

The district's schools compete across a wide array of sports, with classifications determined by
the University Interscholastic League (UIL):

Middle School Programs

The district's middle schools compete with the Lubbock County Middle School League:

Legacy of Achievement

LISD schools boast a history of athletic achievement, with notable successes including state
championships in sports like football, girls’ basketball, baseball and wrestling over the
years. This commitment to recognizing past athletic greatness is highlighted by the existence of
the Lubbock ISD Hall of Honor.

Lubbock ISD Overview & Resources  🏫

Lubbock ISD serves nearly 25,000 students across over 47 campuses and is the largest school
district in the city.

Academic Excellence: The district provides diverse educational pathways, including
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Specialized career training is offered through the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in fields like computer operations, construction, and automotive technology.

Facilities and Investment: The district maintains an Olympic-sized Aquatic Center used for swimming and diving competitions across West Texas and for providing water safety training to third-grade students. LISD consistently invests in facilities, evidenced by recent bond projects that delivered upgrades across campuses.

The Appeal of living in Lubbock, Texas: "The Hub City" Advantage   🤠

Lubbock is marketed as "The Hub City," a prime destination offering a blend of small-town
hospitality and major city amenities, providing an attractive environment for families, which is
supportive of a strong K-12 athletics program.

Affordability and Value

Low Cost of Living (approx. 10% below national average) and Affordable Housing (median home price is substantially lower than state/national averages) make homeownership accessible.

Economic Opportunity

Thriving job market driven by key sectors: healthcare (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, a Level 1 trauma facility), education (Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College), agriculture, and a growing technology and manufacturing base. The city is recognized as supportive for entrepreneurs.

Quality of Life

The college town energy from Texas Tech University (TTU) offers Division I sports and cultural events. Lubbock celebrates its heritage as the birthplace of Buddy Holly, featuring attractions like the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, the Buddy Holly Center, and a downtown Cultural District. Features shorter commute times and less traffic congestion than larger cities.

Community

Maintains a reputation for genuine West Texas hospitality and a strong, tight-knit, family-friendly community feel.