La Vega High School in Waco, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

La Vega High School is a suburban public school in Waco, Texas that is part of La Vega Independent School District. It serves 877 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

877 Students

61 Teachers

555 N Loop 340

Waco, TX 76705 View local requests

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La Vega High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Sheehy

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La Vega High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

85%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

La Vega High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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