LASARA H S

11932 JONES ST
LASARA, TX 78561

105 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lasara High School is a small, public secondary school located in the rural community of Lasara, Texas, serving students within the Lasara Independent School District. As a pillar of a tight-knit agricultural community, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction and fostering close relationships between students, faculty, and the local population. Given its small size, the school typically emphasizes a supportive environment where students have greater access to individual attention and extracurricular participation compared to larger urban districts.

Academically and culturally, Lasara High School operates as the hub of its community, often reflecting the values and traditions of the Rio Grande Valley. While the school curriculum adheres to Texas state educational standards, the small-scale setting allows for a more intimate academic experience that prioritizes college and career readiness tailored to the specific needs of its student body. It serves as a central institution that plays a vital role in preparing the youth of Lasara for their future endeavors while maintaining the traditions of the local area.

105

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LASARA H S
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	105

Hispanic
105 (100.0%)

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:	LASARA ISD
Phone:	(956)642-3271
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 27

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 25