LA JOYA H S

www.lajoyaisd.com

2,775 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

La Joya High School, located at 604 N. Coyote Blvd in La Joya, Texas, serves as a central educational hub within the La Joya Independent School District. As a large public high school situated in the Rio Grande Valley, it plays a significant role in the local community, catering to a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school is known for its expansive campus and commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, La Joya High School is highly recognized for its deep-rooted school spirit and active participation in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. The school—home to the "Coyotes"—maintains a competitive athletic program and a robust fine arts department, including acclaimed marching band and mariachi programs that are staples of the region’s culture. By fostering a sense of community pride and tradition, the school strives to support its students through a blend of rigorous instruction and community-focused engagement.

2,775

Total Students

213.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA JOYA H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	2,774

Hispanic
2,774 (100.0 %)
White
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LA JOYA ISD
Phone:	(956)323-2330
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	213.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 792

Grade 10 766

Grade 11 612

Grade 12 605

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LA JOYA H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	792
Grade 10	766
Grade 11	612
Grade 12	605

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LA JOYA H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,406	50.7%
Male	1,369	49.3%

High School 9th - 12th

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