Papillion La Vista South High School
Tel:
(402) 829-4600
Papillion La Vista South High School serves 1,847 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Papillion La Vista South High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Papillion La Vista South High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Papillion La Vista South High School's student population of 1,847 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,847 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 115 teachers |
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School Comparison
Papillion La Vista South High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Papillion La Vista South High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #149 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 5% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Papillion La Vista South High School is Papillion La Vista Senior High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Papillion Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Patriot Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Papillion Patriot Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 535 students
1.5 miles
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405 1.5 PK-6 535 - Papillion Prairie Queen Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 444 students
1.5 miles
10520 S 123rd Avenue
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650 1.5 PK-6 444 - Papillion Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Center Alternative School
1.7 miles
9701 Portal Road
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-7030 1.7 n/a n/a - Papillion Trumble Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 427 students
1.7 miles
500 Valley Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466 1.7 PK-6 427 - Papillion Walnut Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 379 students
1.7 miles
720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630 1.7 PK-6 379
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