Enrollment
881
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waco, TX
La Vega H S
Federal NCES profile for La Vega H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482628002965
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vega H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vega H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega H S ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Vega H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Vega H S
La Vega H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Waco, Texas, enrolling 881 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 881 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #677.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 285 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 881 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
La Vega Isd also operates La Vega Int H P Miles Campus (695 students) and La Vega El (630 students) alongside La Vega H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Vega H S compares
La Vega H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
African American 27.4%
White 11.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, La Vega H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Vega Isd, which includes La Vega H S.
$12,164
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How La Vega H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vega Int H P Miles Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vega El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega J H George Dixon Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vega H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Vega H S
How many students attend La Vega H S?
La Vega H S has 881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega H S?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vega H S is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vega H S?
88.0% of students at La Vega H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vega H S?
The largest demographic group at La Vega H S is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vega H S?
La Vega H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Vega H S rank among high schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega H S ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Waco on the city page.
Is La Vega H S a good school?
La Vega H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in La Vega Isd?
Besides La Vega H S, La Vega Isd also operates La Vega Int H P Miles Campus (695 students), La Vega El (630 students), and La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus (444 students). See the La Vega Isd district page for the complete list.
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