Is Papillion La Vista South High School a good school?

Papillion La Vista South High School ranks 44 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Papillion La Vista South High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,965 students attended Papillion La Vista South High School.

What is the racial makeup of Papillion La Vista South High School?

Students at Papillion La Vista South High School are 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Papillion La Vista South High School?

Papillion La Vista South High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Anderson Grove Elementary School Elementary : Ashbury Elementary School Elementary : Bell Elementary Elementary : Carriage Hill Elementary School Elementary : Golden Hills Elementary School Elementary : Patriot Elementary Elementary : Trumble Park Elementary School Elementary : Walnut Creek Elementary Middle : Papillion Middle School

Papillion La Vista South High School

Summary:

Papillion La Vista South High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Papillion, Nebraska, with a diverse student population of 1,965. This school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Nebraska high schools, with strong academic performance that sets it apart from many of its nearby counterparts.

Papillion La Vista South High School stands out for its exceptional academic metrics, including proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts (48.02%), ACT Mathematics (46.57%), and ACT Science (32.85%) that significantly exceed the state averages. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 41 Nebraska high schools for Hispanic students and 1st out of 15 high schools for multi-racial students. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.4 and higher-than-average spending per student of $13,444, the school's resources and learning environment contribute to its strong performance.

While Papillion La Vista South High School outperforms nearby schools like Papillion La Vista Senior High and Ralston High School, it lags behind the highly-ranked Millard West High School in the Millard Public Schools district. This comparison highlights the importance of considering the broader educational landscape and benchmarking against top-performing schools in the region to identify areas for continued improvement and growth.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10799 Hwy 370
Papillion, NE 68046-3202

(402) 829-4600

District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,444

Feeder schools for Papillion La Vista South High School:

Elementary:	Anderson Grove Elementary School
	Ashbury Elementary School
	Bell Elementary
	Carriage Hill Elementary School
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	Golden Hills Elementary School
	Patriot Elementary
	Trumble Park Elementary School
	Walnut Creek Elementary
Middle:	Papillion Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,965

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Papillion La Vista South High School ranks better than 79.5% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Papillion La Vista South High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Papillion La Vista South High School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Papillion La Vista South High School employs 119.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Papillion La Vista South High School is $13,444.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Papillion La Vista South High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Papillion La Vista South High School 44^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Papillion La Vista South High School in the ranking list.)

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Papillion La Vista Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Papillion La Vista Community Schools 64^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	45.15	175^th	249	29.7%
2007	39.46	187^th	247	24.3%
2008	75.12	29^th	252	88.5%
2009	54.72	130^th	251	48.2%
2010	81.65	16^th	249	93.6%
2011	76.43	43^rd	252	82.9%
2012	81.75	20^th	245	91.8%
2013	73.05	50^th	247	79.8%
2014	75.98	43^rd	247	82.6%
2015	78.10	31^st	242	87.2%
2016	79.73	31^st	246	87.4%
2017	63.81	81^st	219	63.0%
2018	72.22	56^th	219	74.4%
2019	73.99	47^th	217	78.3%
2021	71.42	53^rd	209	74.6%
2022	70.86	48^th	202	76.2%
2023	75.09	44^th	215	79.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	49.78	7^th	15	53.3%
2019	85.72	3^rd	15	80.0%
2021	39.00	10^th	15	33.3%
2022	33.09	11^th	16	31.3%
2023	95.21	1^st	15	93.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	51.51	4^th	10	60.0%
2019	66.29	5^th	13	61.5%
2021	91.40	1^st	6	83.3%
2022	58.38	2^nd	6	66.7%
2023	30.33	4^th	5	20.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.42	34^th	79	57.0%
2019	67.48	21^st	82	74.4%
2021	60.41	23^rd	83	72.3%
2022	46.23	34^th	74	54.1%
2023	77.50	18^th	89	79.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	73.98	41^st	144	71.5%
2019	64.83	51^st	142	64.1%
2021	57.72	59^th	138	57.2%
2022	67.77	32^nd	132	75.8%
2023	65.25	45^th	136	66.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	62.51	3^rd	4	25.0%
2022	55.99	2^nd	4	50.0%
2023	89.62	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.37	50^th	138	63.8%
2019	77.87	29^th	140	79.3%
2021	74.14	29^th	130	77.7%
2022	62.92	45^th	135	66.7%
2023	76.61	29^th	135	78.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	97.46	1^st	12	91.7%
2023	58.25	8^th	15	46.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	91.74	3^rd	41	92.7%
2019	75.33	9^th	43	79.1%
2021	93.29	4^th	38	89.5%
2022	86.91	4^th	41	90.2%
2023	98.56	1^st	41	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.02	46^th	205	77.6%
2019	73.43	44^th	207	78.7%
2021	68.52	57^th	200	71.5%
2022	70.79	47^th	196	76.0%
2023	69.94	51^st	206	75.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Papillion La Vista South High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2004	962	54	25	30	5	n/a	n/a	1076
2005	1134	46	29	35	9	n/a	n/a	1253
2006	1224	58	29	39	7	n/a	n/a	1357
2007	1282	57	32	44	7	n/a	n/a	1422
2008	1376	66	30	46	5	n/a	n/a	1523
2009	1383	82	34	52	3	n/a	n/a	1554
2010	1406	87	36	54	4	n/a	n/a	1587
2011	1419	85	43	64	7	0	12	1630
2012	1404	88	39	68	8	0	18	1625
2013	1421	81	47	74	7	0	25	1655
2014	1424	77	42	93	7	0	30	1673
2015	1450	78	35	106	6	1	33	1709
2016	1415	77	32	112	8	1	43	1688
2017	1484	73	27	128	9	3	52	1776
2018	1522	87	28	138	8	4	60	1847
2019	1562	78	28	137	6	4	72	1887
2020	1592	87	30	147	3	4	79	1942
2021	1603	91	25	142	4	5	87	1957
2022	1598	92	30	134	4	4	96	1958
2023	1584	93	31	147	9	6	95	1965

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Papillion La Vista South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2004	1076	60.0	17.9	7.4
2005	1253	69.8	18.0	6.6
2006	1357	78.1	17.4	8.8
2007	1422	84.9	16.7	8.6
2008	1523	87.7	17.4	9.8
2009	1554	94.8	16.4	10.3
2010	1587	100.5	15.7	11.7
2011	1630	102.9	15.8	16.1
2012	1625	103.9	15.6	16.1
2013	1655	107.6	15.3	15.5
2014	1673	110.5	15.1	15.5
2015	1709	112.0	15.2	14.9
2016	1688	114.0	14.8	16.9
2017	1776	113.7	15.6	17.4
2018	1847	114.5	16.1	16.6
2019	1887	116.6	16.1	18
2020	1942	116.5	16.6	17.9
2021	1957	117.8	16.6	19
2022	1958	119.1	16.4	16
2023	1965	119.6	16.4	19.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Papillion La Vista South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2004	1076	60.0	17.9	7.4
2005	1253	69.8	18.0	6.6
2006	1357	78.1	17.4	8.8
2007	1422	84.9	16.7	8.6
2008	1523	87.7	17.4	9.8
2009	1554	94.8	16.4	10.3
2010	1587	100.5	15.7	11.7
2011	1630	102.9	15.8	16.1
2012	1625	103.9	15.6	16.1
2013	1655	107.6	15.3	15.5
2014	1673	110.5	15.1	15.5
2015	1709	112.0	15.2	14.9
2016	1688	114.0	14.8	16.9
2017	1776	113.7	15.6	17.4
2018	1847	114.5	16.1	16.6
2019	1887	116.6	16.1	18
2020	1942	116.5	16.6	17.9
2021	1957	117.8	16.6	19
2022	1958	119.1	16.4	16
2023	1965	119.6	16.4	19.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Papillion La Vista South High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$121 (1.1%)	$9,649 (90.3%)	$10,690
2020	$84 (0.8%)	$9,905 (90.7%)	$10,917
2021	$218 (1.9%)	$10,106 (89.8%)	$11,248
2022	$119 (1.0%)	$10,559 (88.4%)	$11,939
2023	$223 (1.7%)	$11,257 (83.7%)	$13,444

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Papillion La Vista South High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 44^th of 215 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista South High School)	49.7	48	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	46.8	44.1	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista South High School)	46.2	46.6	0.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	43.2	39.5	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista South High School)	35.9	32.9	3.1%
11th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	34.5	29.2	5.4%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1887	1965	4.1%
African American	78	93	19.2%
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	28	31	10.7%
Hispanic	137	147	7.3%
Pacific Islander	4	6	50%
White	1562	1584	1.4%
Two or More Races	72	95	31.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18%	19.9%	2%

Schools Near Papillion La Vista South High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Papillion La Vista South High School	Public	9-12	10799 Hwy 370	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 829-4600	1,965	120	16.4	19.9%	1,584 (80.6%)	93 (4.7%)	147 (7.5%)	31 (1.6%)	9 (0.5%)	6 (0.3%)	95 (4.8%)	75.1	44^th of 215 public high schools	79.5%		70.9	48^th of 202 public high schools	76.2%	4	48.0	46.6	32.9	$13,444	$223	$11,257
Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Center	Public	7-12	9701 Portal Road	La Vista	68128	Sarpy County	Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Justice Center	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 537-7036	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Papillion La Vista Senior High	Public	9-12	303 E Cary St	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 898-0400	1,893	116	16.3	29.2%	1,359 (71.8%)	104 (5.5%)	270 (14.3%)	59 (3.1%)	10 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	87 (4.6%)	50.6	105^th of 215 public high schools	51.2%		65.9	59^th of 202 public high schools	70.8%	46	40.2	32.7	25.6	$12,716	$160	$10,625
Platteview Senior High School	Public	9-12	14801 S 108th St	Springfield	68059	Sarpy County	Springfield Platteview Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 339-3606	388	35	11.0	17.0%	359 (92.5%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.4%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	75.9	42^nd of 215 public high schools	80.5%		53.1	94^th of 202 public high schools	53.5%	52	50.5	41.8	35.0	$21,255	$299	$17,954
Ralston High School	Public	9-12	8969 Park Dr	Ralston	68127	Douglas County	Ralston Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 331-7373	1,026	63	16.3	55.6%	467 (45.5%)	58 (5.7%)	427 (41.6%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.7%)	54 (5.3%)	6	208^th of 215 public high schools	3.3%		6.9	194^th of 202 public high schools	4.0%	14	16.7	7.3	8.6	$14,780	$584	$12,460
Young Adult Program	Public	12	12820 N Street	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6330	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bryan High School	Public	9-12	4700 Giles Rd	Omaha	68157	Sarpy County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2540	1,634	95	17.1		240 (14.7%)	149 (9.1%)	1,165 (71.3%)	18 (1.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	54 (3.3%)	2	215^th of 215 public high schools	0.0%		2.1	201^st of 202 public high schools	0.5%	14	4.7	1.6	3.8	$17,658	$2,376	$13,909
Millard South High School	Public	9-12	14905 Q St	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8268	2,607	156	16.7	36.1%	1,738 (66.7%)	163 (6.3%)	458 (17.6%)	57 (2.2%)	16 (0.6%)	12 (0.5%)	163 (6.3%)	56.7	94^th of 215 public high schools	56.3%		55.5	89^th of 202 public high schools	55.9%	5	39.4	31.8	32.8	$12,343	$389	$10,737
Westside High School West Campus	Public	9-12	3504 S 108th St	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Westside Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 390-8214	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Transition Program South	Public	12	4875 F Street	Omaha	68117	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2970	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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