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What's the most underrated thing about PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
1,867
High
DISTRICT 1,953 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 317527001478
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH
303 E CARY ST, PAPILLION, NE 68046 · (402) 898-0400 · Sarpy County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,867 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
117 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
537 students
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 460 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 460 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 483 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 464 | 25% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH this school | 1,867 | 28.8% | N/A |
| MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL OMAHA | 2,526 | 34.6% | N/A |
| LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN | 1,848 | 35.2% | N/A |
| BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL BELLEVUE | 1,529 | 28.8% | N/A |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN | 2,110 | 22.2% | N/A |
| KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL KEARNEY | 1,663 | 28.9% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Sarpy County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,867 | #13 of 274 | #2 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #75 of 107 | #5 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.5% | #31 of 107 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.8% | #110 of 177 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.9% | #37 of 47 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,867
-28 (-1%) vs 2020
+28% since 1990-91, when it was 1,455
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 16.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,867 | 116.6 | 16.0:1 | 29% (537) |
| 2023-24 | 1,873 | 115.2 | 16.3:1 | 31% (576) |
| 2022-23 | 1,893 | 115.5 | 16.4:1 | 29% (553) |
| 2020-21 | 1,895 | 112 | 16.9:1 | 27% (516) |
| 2017-18 | 1,815 | 107.8 | 16.8:1 | 24% (438) |
| 2015-16 | 1,748 | 110 | 15.9:1 | 26% (452) |
| 2010-11 | 1,509 | 99 | 15.2:1 | 22% (335) |
| 2000-01 | 1,712 | 87 | 19.7:1 | 7% (121) |
| 1990-91 | 1,455 | 69 | 21.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (1,815 to 1,867); teachers up 8% (107.8 to 116.6).
About PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH is a high-enrollment high school with an address in PAPILLION, Nebraska. The school counts 1,867 students across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Nebraska is about 391 students.
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH is a school in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 22 schools and 12,069 students.
White students account for 69% of enrollment at PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH. Smaller groups are 16% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 5% Black, and 3% Asian. For comparison, the population of Sarpy County is roughly 79% White. The chance that two students picked at random at PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 48%.
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH's 116.6 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 16.0:1. For comparison, high schools in Nebraska average 10.6:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 29%.
Across Sarpy County, median household income is about $103,321, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The public schools of Sarpy County number 76 and enroll about 34,055.
The closest public school, ESU 3 PAPILLION LAVISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, is about 0.3 miles from PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 1,895 to 1,867, a small change.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Sarpy County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
197,389
Census ACS
Median income
$103,321
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
34,055 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HSHigh · 2,038 students
- LA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 719 students
- PAPILLION MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 635 students
- LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 522 students
- PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARYElementary · 514 students
- BELL ELEMENTARYElementary · 488 students
Other schools in PAPILLION
- PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HSHigh · 2,038 students
- PAPILLION MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 635 students
- LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 522 students
- PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARYElementary · 514 students
- BELL ELEMENTARYElementary · 488 students
- WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 451 students
Nearby schools
- ESU 3 PAPILLION LAVISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER0.3 mi · 8
- PAPILLION LA VISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (PLECC)0.3 mi · 66
- TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 399
- LA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL0.6 mi · 719
- HICKORY HILL ELEMENTARY SCH0.7 mi · 362
- ESU 3 HEAD START - PARKVIEW HEIGHTS1.0 mi · 14
Frequently asked questions
About PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH?
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH enrolls approximately 1,867 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH serve?
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH have?
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH employs 117 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
What is the student diversity at PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH?
Student demographics at PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH are roughly 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH public or private?
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.