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. During 2023–2024, Lufkin High School had an enrollment of 2,101 students and a student to teacher ratio of 11.97. The school received an overall rating of "B" from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024–2025 school year.
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History
Following the desegregation of Lufkin ISD in 1971, Lufkin High School and Dunbar High School, the formerly African-American School in Lufkin, consolidated. The current high school building was constructed and opened in 1999.
In 2018, a 75 million dollar bond was passed by Lufkin ISD, which included plans for a new sports complex to be constructed at Lufkin High School. The complex officially opened in August 2021. In 2026, a bond passed to replace Abe Martin Stadium.
Academics
UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Champions
1999 (6A)
UIL Accounting Champions
2018 (5A)
2019 (5A)
Athletics
Lufkin High School student athletes compete as the Panthers in the following sports:
Cross Country
Volleyball
Football
Basketball
Powerlifting
Swimming
Soccer
Tennis
Golf
Track
Softball
Baseball
State titles
Lufkin (UIL)
Marching Band
2016 (5A/6A)
2017 (5A/6)
2019 (5A/6A)
2021 (5A/6A)
2023 (5A/6A)
2024 (5A/6A)
Baseball
1963 (4A)
Boys Basketball
1979 (4A)
Football
2001 (5A)
Boys Soccer
2015 (6A)
Lufkin Dunbar (PVIL)
Football
1964 (PVIL-6A), 1966 (PVIL-6A), 1967 (PVIL-6A)
Fine arts
The Lufkin High School Panther Band received the only superior rating of (1,1,1) at all UIL Marching Competitions from 2008 through 2020. The band also won the Military state marching title in 2016, 2017 (6A) and 2019 (5A) at the NAMMB Military State Marching Contest. As well, the band has sent numerous students to the TMEA All State clinic.
Notable alumni
Bruce Alexander – former NFL player
Dez Bryant – former Oklahoma State University football player; former Dallas Cowboys Wide receiver
Carrington Byndom – former Carolina Panthers cornerback
Keke Coutee - former Texas Tech University football player; current Houston Texans wide receiver
Rex Hadnot – former University of Houston Offensive guard; former San Diego Chargers Offensive guard. Former placer for the Arizona Cardinals (2010–2011), Cleveland Browns (2008–2009) and Miami Dolphins (2004–2007)
Ken Houston – Lufkin Dunbar graduate who played for the Washington Redskins (1973–1980) and Houston Oilers (1967–1972); was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986
Terrence Kiel, former Texas A&M University and San Diego Chargers safety
Jorvorskie Lane – former Texas A&M University football player; former Miami Dolphins Fullback; former Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback; holds Texas state high school record for career rushing touchdowns (49)
Erik McCoy - NFL center
Reggie McNeal – former Texas A&M University quarterback; former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver; former Canadian Football League wide receiver and quarterback
Don Muhlbach – former Texas A&M University football player; current Detroit Lions deep snapper
Ja'Lynn Polk – NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots
Joe Robb – former Texas Christian University Offensive lineman. Played for the Detroit Lions (1968–1971), St. Louis Cardinals (1961–1967) and Philadelphia Eagles (1959–1960)