Overview
LA VEGA H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in WACO, Texas. The school enrolls 881 students. It is part of the LA VEGA ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLA VEGA ISD
County48309
CityWACO
ZIP76705
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482628002965
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment881
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino55.6%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian28.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %88%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)