Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Vega High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Vega High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vega High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Vega High School is ranked #450 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vega High School?
The graduation rate of Vega High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Vega High School?
115 students attend Vega High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vega High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vega High School?
Vega High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
1:05
0:48
0:36
2:01
Related School News
The Daily 4 on KWTX@4: Ryan Gosling may perform at the ...
La Vega High School’s principal, James Villa, is partnering with a magnetized cell phone pouch company ...
A train Wednesday morning struck and killed a 14-year-old ...
