John Tyler High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Tyler, Texas. It is part of the Tyler Independent School District and serves 9th through 12th grade. The school is named after John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States.About John Tyler HighJohn Tyler High School, a part of Tyler Independent School District, is located in the northwest section of Tyler, Texas. As of the 2010-2011 academic year, the school boasted an enrollment of approximately 2,047 students. John Tyler offers academic avenues through the AP program, UIL competitions, and the College and Career Center. John Tyler also carries a long history of athletic excellence in sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.John Tyler High School shares a long-standing crosstown rivalry in sports with Robert E. Lee High School, located in south Tyler. Both compete in the University Interscholastic League's District 11-6A across a wide array of athletic endeavors. Class 6A is the state's largest classification.DemographicsAs of the 2006–2007 school year, the student population consisted of 56% Hispanic41% African American3% White (Non-Hispanic)0% Asian/Pacific Islander0% American IndianAthleticsJohn Tyler High is known for its elite football program. The J.T. Lions have won two state championships: 1973 under coach Corky Nelson, and in 1994 under coach Allen Wilson. In addition, Tyler High School's state championship in 1930 under coach George Foltz is credited to John Tyler, as Tyler High was ultimately renamed John Tyler High School.
