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#496 of 967 schools in NE

Papillion La Vista Senior High

High School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Papillion, NE

A Papillion La Vista Community Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

303 E CARY ST, Papillion, NE 68046

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation30.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$12,422
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Papillion La Vista Senior High score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Papillion La Vista Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 9Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Papillion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,708

Median home value

$331,800

Median rent

$1,252/mo

College educated

50%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
30.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ralston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–122.2 mi1,039Compare →
Papillion La Vista South HSEnrollment path unverified6.59–122.6 mi1,982Compare →
Bryan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.59–122.9 mi1,600Compare →
Heartland SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private1–123.1 mi32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#11 of 22
District spending per student
$12,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Papillion La Vista Senior High is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Papillion La Vista Senior High

Papillion La Vista Senior High is a public high school in Papillion, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 1,873 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Papillion La Vista Senior High

What grades does Papillion La Vista Senior High serve?

Papillion La Vista Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Papillion La Vista Senior High?

Papillion La Vista Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,873 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista Senior High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Papillion La Vista Senior High rank in NE?

Papillion La Vista Senior High ranks #496 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Papillion La Vista Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Papillion La Vista Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Papillion La Vista Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Papillion La Vista Senior High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Papillion La Vista Senior High a charter school?

No, Papillion La Vista Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Papillion La Vista Senior High a Title I school?

No, Papillion La Vista Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Papillion La Vista Senior High?

30.8% of students at Papillion La Vista Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarpy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 68046)
34,110
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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