LAPOYNOR H S

LAPOYNOR ISD
13155 HWY 175 E
LARUE, TX 75770
186 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
186
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    144 (77.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (12.4 %)
  • Black
    18 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
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: LAPOYNOR ISD
Phone: (903)876-2373
Website: http://www.lapoynorisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 47
Grade 10 49
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
FRANKSTON H S
FRANKSTON ISD
245 Students
100 PERRY ST
FRANKSTON, TX 75763 (8.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th