La Joya High School
School Overview
La Joya High School is a public school located in La Joya, Texas. It is a school in La Joya Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,855 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 193 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,855 students are attending La Joya High School. By gender, there are 1,442 and 1,413 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
La Joya High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 294 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 294 | 112 | 182 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 294 | 112 | 182 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 193 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for La Joya High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 86.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 193 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 193 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 18 | 9.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 4.1% |
| School counselors | 10 | Students per counselor: 286 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 6 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 3 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 26,442 Households |
| Population | 102,418 |
| Male | 48,553 |
| Female | 53,892 |
| Child Population | 46,483 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,069 Units |
| Average House Value | $72,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $642 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.20% |
| Average Household Income | $31,087 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 61.33% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
La Joya High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 602 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 331 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at La Joya High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 602 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 112 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 555 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 331 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in La Joya Independent School District
In La Joya Independent School District, 39 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.