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#468 of 967 schools in NE
Top 48% in state
Papillion La Vista South HS
High School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Papillion, NE
A Papillion La Vista Community Schools high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10799 HWY 370, Papillion, NE 68046
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Papillion La Vista South HS score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Papillion La Vista South HS 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword of the Spirit Elementary-high SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Papillion La Vista Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,873 | Compare → |
| Platteview Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Heartland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 4.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #9 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 South HS is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Papillion La Vista South HS
Papillion La Vista South HS is a public high school in Papillion, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 1,982 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Papillion La Vista South HS
What grades does Papillion La Vista South HS serve?
Papillion La Vista South HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Papillion La Vista South HS?
Papillion La Vista South HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,982 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista South HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista South HS is 16.8:1. 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 South HS rank in NE?
Papillion La Vista South HS ranks #468 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Papillion La Vista South HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Papillion La Vista South HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 South HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Papillion La Vista South HS has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Papillion La Vista South HS a charter school?
No, Papillion La Vista South HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Papillion La Vista South HS a Title I school?
No, Papillion La Vista South HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Papillion La Vista South HS?
20.2% of students at Papillion La Vista South HS 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
- 1,982
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (402) 829-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- 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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