LAPOYNOR HIGH SCHOOL
LAPOYNOR H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the LAPOYNOR ISD school district, located in LARUE, TX with about 102 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, LAPOYNOR H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LaPoynor High School is a small, rural public school located in LaRue, Texas, serving as the secondary campus for the LaPoynor Independent School District. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, which is characteristic of the small-town environment in Henderson County. It provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, while maintaining a strong focus on individualized student attention due to its smaller enrollment size.
Beyond the classroom, LaPoynor High School is widely recognized for its active extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics. The school competes under the "Flyers" mascot and maintains a proud tradition in various UIL (University Interscholastic League) activities, including basketball and track, which often serve as a focal point for community engagement. By fostering a supportive educational environment, LaPoynor aims to balance rigorous academic standards with the personalized guidance necessary to help students succeed in a tight-knit school community.
For more information, contact LAPOYNOR H S at (903) 876-2373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LARUE, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
LAPOYNOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LARUE, TX with about 102 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAPOYNOR ISD
- Total Students:
- 102
- Teachers:
- 10.47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 102 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAPOYNOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Black or African American
- 14.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Female
- 57.8%
- Male
- 42.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.