LASARA HIGH SCHOOL

LASARA H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the LASARA ISD school district, located in LASARA, TX with about 112 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, LASARA H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Lasara High School is a small, public secondary school located in the rural community of Lasara, Texas, serving students within the Lasara Independent School District. As a pillar of a tight-knit agricultural community, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction and fostering close relationships between students, faculty, and the local population. Given its small size, the school typically emphasizes a supportive environment where students have greater access to individual attention and extracurricular participation compared to larger urban districts.

Academically and culturally, Lasara High School operates as the hub of its community, often reflecting the values and traditions of the Rio Grande Valley. While the school curriculum adheres to Texas state educational standards, the small-scale setting allows for a more intimate academic experience that prioritizes college and career readiness tailored to the specific needs of its student body. It serves as a central institution that plays a vital role in preparing the youth of Lasara for their future endeavors while maintaining the traditions of the local area.

For more information, contact LASARA H S at (956) 642-3271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11932 JONES ST
LASARA, TX 78561
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LASARA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LASARA, TX with about 112 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LASARA ISD
Total Students:
112
Teachers:
10.94
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 112 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LASARA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.4%
White
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.