La Vega H S
Waco, TX · La Vega ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, midsize
1,257th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
555 N LOOP 340, Waco, TX 76705
(254)799-4951NCES ID 482628002965Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks La Vega H S 1,257th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 25% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 621 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 877 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.3% | 61.0% | ▲ 15.7 pts | |
| Black | 31.1% | 24.4% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 22.1% | 12.5% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $214K in zip 76705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is La Vega H S in?
La Vega H S is part of the La Vega ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is La Vega H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Vega H S 1,257th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of La Vega H S?
Hispanic 61%, Black 24%, White 13%, Two or more races 2% (877 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Vega H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76705 is $214K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.