Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Lavaca High School ranks in the bottom 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 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 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Lavaca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 88%.
How many students attend Lavaca High School?
268 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 Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavaca High School?
Lavaca High School has a student ration of 4:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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