- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482628002965
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 37
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
La Vega H S held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482628002965 · Waco, TX High · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 15.2:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: La Vega Int H P Miles Campus (695 students)
La Vega H S held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Vega H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Vega H S
881 students
- La Vega Int H
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
695 students
- La Vega El
La Vega El
630 students
- La Vega Pri Ph
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
444 students
- La Vega J H Ge
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
441 students
What this shows La Vega H S reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vega H S compares
La Vega H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for La Vega Isd reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.