PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH

1,867 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Papillion La Vista Senior High School, located in Papillion, Nebraska, is the flagship high school of the Papillion La Vista Community School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The institution prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant culture with a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. Students have access to a diverse array of athletics, performing arts programs, competitive clubs, and service-oriented organizations. As a prominent fixture in the Papillion community, Papillion La Vista Senior High is characterized by its strong school spirit—often represented by its "Monarch" mascot—and its commitment to maintaining deep connections between the school, local families, and the broader Nebraska educational community.

1,867

Total Students

116.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,296
Hispanic	305
Black	101
Asian	51
Two or More	102
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,296 (69.4%)
Hispanic
305 (16.3%)
Two or More
102 (5.5%)
Black
101 (5.4%)
Asian
51 (2.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)898-0400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 460

Grade 10 460

Grade 11 483

Grade 12 464