La Vernia High School in La Vernia, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

La Vernia High School is a rural public school in La Vernia, Texas that is part of La Vernia Independent School District. It serves 1,006 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,006 Students

67 Teachers

225 Bluebonnet Rd

La Vernia, TX 78121 View local requests

http://www.lvisd.org

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La Vernia High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Izatt

Mrs. Plummer

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La Vernia High School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

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 Vernia High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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