Enrollment
650
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lago Vista H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lago Vista H S
Lago Vista H S is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lago Vista, Texas, enrolling 650 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 650 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.
Among 694 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #675, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 650 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lago Vista Isd spends $10,249 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lago Vista Isd also operates Lago Vista El (550 students) and Lago Vista Middle (435 students) alongside Lago Vista 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 Lago Vista H S compares
Lago Vista 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,249
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lago Vista Isd, which includes Lago Vista H S.
$10,249
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.9%
State 6.5%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~650 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Lago Vista on the city page.
Is Lago Vista H S a good school?
Lago Vista H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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