LA JOYA PALMVIEW H S

www.lajoyaisd.com

2,155 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Joya Palmview High School, located at 3901 N. La Homa Rd. in Mission, Texas, is a prominent public secondary school within the La Joya Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body in the Rio Grande Valley, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, La Joya Palmview High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, fostering a vibrant school culture through its competitive athletic programs, fine arts departments, and various student-led clubs and organizations. The campus is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment, utilizing modern facilities and technology to encourage innovation and critical thinking. By focusing on both scholastic achievement and the holistic growth of its students, the school plays a vital role in the Mission community, aiming to graduate well-rounded, civic-minded individuals.

2,155

Total Students

150.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA JOYA PALMVIEW H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2,146
Black	4

Hispanic
2,146 (99.6 %)
White
5 (0.2 %)
Black
4 (0.2 %)

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)323-2880
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	150.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,865
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 9 643

Grade 10 596

Grade 11 449

Grade 12 467