L-CISD New H.S. PH-2 - East Academic Wing in Lubbock, TX

The L-CISD New High School Phase 2, formally filed as L-CISD New H.S. PH-2 - East Academic Wing, is a new construction project completed in Lubbock, Texas. Located at 4530 Woodrow Rd, this 196,884 sq ft facility serves as the second half of the main academic campus for Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District. The building features two stories above grade and includes classrooms, fine arts spaces, and further site development for parking, utilities, and the building pad.

Construction on this multi-phase project began in June 2023 following plan review completion in April 2023. The estimated cost of $55,000,000 translates to approximately $279 per square foot, a figure that exceeds the Lubbock County median of $175 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The scheduled build window of 1,034 days was longer than the county median of 244 days, reflecting the scale of the academic wing and associated site work.

Ownership and Design

Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District is the owner of record for this project, which represents one of six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $73,700,000 for the district. Parkhill is the design firm of record, a firm with a portfolio that includes other large-scale educational and civic projects across Texas. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Stephen D Macphie, ensuring compliance with state standards during the construction process.

The project involves public funds and public land, marking it as a significant public infrastructure investment. The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in February 2026, confirming that the construction is complete and the building meets required accessibility standards.

Project Context

This phase contributes to a broader campus development that includes other facilities such as a competition gym and auditorium, both of which are also registered with TDLR. The presence of multiple related projects indicates a comprehensive approach to expanding high school capacity in Lubbock. Local community interest in the new high school has been noted in social media discussions regarding attendance zones and location, highlighting the district's effort to provide updated educational facilities for students in the area.