Summary:
La Vernia Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, La Vernia High School, which educates 1,072 students in grades 9-12 and has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for three consecutive years, placing it in the top 22% of Texas high schools.
La Vernia High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.0% and an extremely low dropout rate of just 0.2%, demonstrating a strong commitment to keeping students on track. The school significantly outperforms the state average in four of five core subjects, with Biology proficiency at 86.03% (well above the state's 70.51%), English I Reading at 67.47% (above 55.43%), English II Reading at 75.79% (above 59.88%), and U.S. History at 78.81% (above 70.17%). However, there is a notable "Algebra I anomaly"—the school's Algebra I proficiency of 49.77% falls below the state average of 54.03%, a stark contrast to its otherwise strong academic profile. This suggests a specific challenge in math instruction that may warrant attention, especially since the district's overall Algebra I score (63.11%) is much higher, likely due to middle school students taking the exam for high school credit.
The school serves a student population where only 23.69% qualify for free or reduced lunch, which is lower than the state average and often correlates with higher academic outcomes. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1 and per-student spending of $10,217—below both national and likely state averages—La Vernia High School achieves strong results with efficient resource allocation. Its performance is remarkably stable year over year, with Biology proficiency hovering around 86% and English scores showing minimal fluctuation, indicating a reliable and well-managed educational environment for families in the area.
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