Lavaca High School

311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Lavaca High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lavaca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lavaca High School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Lavaca High School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavaca High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#387 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lavaca High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lavaca High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
81%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Lavaca High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Lavaca High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lavaca High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lavaca High School's ranking?
Lavaca High School is ranked #387 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lavaca High School often compared to?
Lavaca High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood High School, Hackett High School, Northside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lavaca High School?
The graduation rate of Lavaca High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lavaca High School?
256 students attend Lavaca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lavaca High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavaca High School?
Lavaca High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lavaca High School offer ?
Lavaca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavaca High School part of?
Lavaca High School is part of Lavaca School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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