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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LA PRYOR ISD·NCES 482625002961

LA PRYOR SECONDARY

165 E EDITH ST, LA PRYOR, TX 78872 · (830) 365-4007 · Zavala County
GRADES 06–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL244 STUDENTS
Enrollment
244
High
DISTRICT 220 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
210 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
46
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
27
Grade 9
49
Grade 10
38
Grade 11
23
Grade 12
25
Student demographics
White
94%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
23596%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 54%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12250%
Female
12250%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
42.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +35.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
31.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +31.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
33.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.7pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
244
+40 (+20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 8.6:1
% White
4%
was 2%
% Hispanic
96%
was 97%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LA PRYOR SECONDARY

LA PRYOR SECONDARY operates as a minimally staffed senior high in LA PRYOR, Texas, part of LA PRYOR ISD. Current enrollment sits at 244 students spanning grades 6 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 69% leaner than the state mean of about 796.

LA PRYOR ISD runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 439 students. LA PRYOR SECONDARY is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, LA PRYOR SECONDARY shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (96%); the rest reads as 4% White. That composition is broadly in line with Zavala County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.0:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 86% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

With demographic context factored in, LA PRYOR SECONDARY sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 36.3%; this one delivers 33.6%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Zavala County put median household income runs about $36,749, about 11% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 31%. LA PRYOR SECONDARY is one of 8 public schools in Zavala County (combined enrollment of about 2,174 students).

Nearest neighbor: LA PRYOR EL, around 0.0 miles off. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts LA PRYOR SECONDARY at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 33.3%.

LA PRYOR SECONDARY operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. LA PRYOR SECONDARY's enrollment has climbed 20% since 2018, when it stood at 204 (now 244). Class-load math has grew: from 8.6:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Zavala County at a glance

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Population
9,412
Census ACS
Median income
$36,749
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
31%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,174 students

Quick facts

School name
LA PRYOR SECONDARY
District
LA PRYOR ISD
Address
165 E EDITH ST, LA PRYOR, TX 78872
Phone
(830) 365-4007
County
Zavala County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
244
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
210 (86%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
482625002961
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LA PRYOR SECONDARY
How many students attend LA PRYOR SECONDARY?
LA PRYOR SECONDARY enrolls approximately 244 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does LA PRYOR SECONDARY serve?
LA PRYOR SECONDARY serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at LA PRYOR SECONDARY?
Approximately 13.0:1 students per teacher at LA PRYOR SECONDARY.
What is the racial breakdown of students at LA PRYOR SECONDARY?
At LA PRYOR SECONDARY, the student body is approximately 4% White, 96% Hispanic.
Is LA PRYOR SECONDARY public or private?
LA PRYOR SECONDARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by LA PRYOR ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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