Overview
LA JOYA H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in LA JOYA, Texas. The school enrolls 2,624 students. It is part of the LA JOYA ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
2,624 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLA JOYA ISD
County48215
CityLA JOYA
ZIP78560
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482613002936
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,624
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino99.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg67%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)