## Organization Overview Lake Travis High School (LTHS) is a large, comprehensive public high school located approximately 20 miles west of Austin, Texas, serving the communities of Bee Cave, Briarcliff, Lakeway, The Hills, Hudson Bend, and parts of Austin within the Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD)[2][5]. As of the 2023-2024 school year, LTHS enrolls 3,673 students in grades 9–12, making it the sole high school in LTISD and a cornerstone of secondary education in southwest Travis County[3][5]. ## What the Organization Does LTHS offers a robust academic curriculum with over 210 courses, including 14 Pre-AP and 26 Advanced Placement (AP) options across disciplines such as English, math, science, social studies, computer science, languages, music, and art[1]. The school also provides career and technical education, a Gifted & Talented program, and a special education life skills program[1][7]. Extracurricular activities are a hallmark, with more than 70 student clubs and organizations, a strong athletic program featuring 17 competitive sports, and vibrant fine arts offerings in band, choir, orchestra, debate, theater, and UIL academics[1]. The school operates on an alternating block schedule, with most classes meeting every other day for 90 minutes[1]. ## History Established in 1981 after splitting from the Dripping Springs Independent School District, LTHS has grown significantly alongside the Austin metropolitan area’s expansion[2]. The current campus was built in 1988 and has undergone multiple expansions to accommodate rising enrollment[2]. Originally classified in smaller UIL athletic conferences, LTHS was reclassified to 6A—the state’s largest classification—in 2014 due to population growth[2]. ## Key Achievements LTHS consistently earns high marks for