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La Vernia High School vs. Jefferson High School

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School Overview

School
La Vernia High School
225 Bluebonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Jefferson High School
723 Donaldson Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

La Vernia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,006 students in grades 9-12, La Vernia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,625 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,006 students
1,625 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Vernia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Vernia High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
121 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Vernia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Vernia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Vernia Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Antonio Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2389 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#7568 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Vernia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in TX)
14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Vernia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Vernia Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Antonio Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Vernia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Vernia Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Antonio Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Vernia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the La Vernia Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the San Antonio Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 10% in TX)
91%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of La Vernia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the La Vernia Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jefferson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Antonio Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of La Vernia High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
288
487
Grade 10 Students
248
404
Grade 11 Students
263
419
Grade 12 Students
207
315

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Vernia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Vernia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Antonio Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Vernia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Vernia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Antonio Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Vernia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Vernia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Antonio Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Vernia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Vernia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Antonio Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Vernia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Vernia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Antonio Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Vernia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Vernia Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Antonio Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Vernia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Vernia Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Antonio Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Vernia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Vernia Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Antonio Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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