- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lago Vista, TX
Lago Vista H S
Federal NCES profile for Lago Vista 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 482640002973
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lago Vista H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lago Vista · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lago Vista H S has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lago Vista H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lago Vista, TX.
School address
District: Lago Vista Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482640002973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Lago Vista H S grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 482640002973 · Lago Vista, TX High · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 16.3:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lago Vista El (550 students)
Lago Vista H S grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lago Vista H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lago Vista H S
650 students
- Lago Vista El
Lago Vista El
550 students
- Lago Vista Mid
Lago Vista Middle
435 students
- Lago Vista Int 252
Lago Vista Int
252 students
What this shows Lago Vista H S reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lago Vista H S compares
Lago Vista H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,123
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Lago Vista H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lago Vista Isd reports $11,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lago Vista H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lago Vista El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lago Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lago Vista Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lago Vista H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lago Vista H S
How many students attend Lago Vista H S?
Lago Vista H S has 650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lago Vista, TX. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lago Vista H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lago Vista H S is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lago Vista H S?
15.9% of students at Lago Vista H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lago Vista H S?
The largest demographic group at Lago Vista H S is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Lago Vista, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lago Vista H S?
Lago Vista H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lago Vista H S rank among public schools in Lago Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Lago Vista H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lago Vista, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lago Vista Isd?
Besides Lago Vista H S, Lago Vista Isd also operates Lago Vista El (550 students), Lago Vista Middle (435 students), and Lago Vista Int (252 students). See the Lago Vista Isd district page for the complete list.