At a glance
Reported students
881
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
630
La Vega H S: 881 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 937
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about La Vega H S
La Vega H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waco. It is one of 5 current school records connected to La Vega ISD. NCES reports 881 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (58.8%) and Black (27.4%). English learners represent 19.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking La Vega H S
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.89 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.89
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.89
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11%
- Hispanic58.8%
- Black27.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in La Vega ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
Middle · Grades 04–06
695 reported students
La Vega El
Elementary · Grades 01–03
630 reported students
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
444 reported students
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
Middle · Grades 07–08
441 reported students
Public schools near La Vega H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Logue Detention Center High · Waco ISD | 07–12 | 11 | 1.2 mi |
| Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S High · Charter · Rapoport Academy Public School | 09–12 | 233 | 2.5 mi |
| Connally H S High · Connally ISD | 09–12 | 614 | 2.9 mi |
| Methodist Children's Home High · Charter · University of Texas University Charter School | 06–12 | 96 | 3.9 mi |
| Waco Ctr for Youth High · Axtell ISD | 07–12 | 69 | 4.4 mi |
| Challenge Academy High · Waco ISD | 06–12 | 52 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Vega H S
What grades does La Vega H S serve?
La Vega H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in La Vega ISD.
How many students attend La Vega H S?
La Vega H S reported 881 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 937 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Vega H S?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 881 students and 64.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is La Vega H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Vega H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on La Vega ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Vega H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is La Vega H S in?
La Vega H S is part of La Vega ISD, based in Waco, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Vega H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bill Logue Detention Center (1.2 mi), Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S (2.5 mi), Connally H S (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.