Is La Grange High School a good school?

La Grange High School ranks 687 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend La Grange High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended La Grange High School.

What is the racial makeup of La Grange High School?

Students at La Grange High School are 46% White, 42% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into La Grange High School?

La Grange High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : La Grange Elementary Middle : La Grange Middle

La Grange High School

Summary:

La Grange High School is a public high school serving 585 students in grades 9-12 in the La Grange Independent School District, located in La Grange, Texas. The school has a diverse student population, with 45.98% White, 8.38% African American, 42.39% Hispanic, 0.51% Asian, and 2.74% two or more races.

La Grange High School stands out for its consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.3% to 97.5% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also performs above the state and district averages in most STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 69.62% proficiency in Biology, 64.56% in English II Reading, and 72.3% in U.S. History. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program is a standout, ranking in the top 183 out of 1,182 Texas high schools in 2022-2023.

While La Grange High School's overall performance is strong, the school faces some challenges. The school's racial diversity is not reflected in its academic performance, as White students tend to outperform Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (52.65%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lone Star H.S. Southeast and Smithville High School, La Grange High School generally outperforms them, but Weimar High School performs similarly or even better in several academic areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

820 S Vail
La Grange, TX 78945-0001

(979) 968-4800

District: La Grange Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
687^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,636

Feeder schools for La Grange High School:

Elementary:	La Grange Elementary
Middle:	La Grange Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 585

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

Hispanic:

42.4%

African American:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Grange High School ranks better than 65.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.74. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of La Grange High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46%), Hispanic (42.4%), African American (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Grange High School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare La Grange High School employs 52.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Grange High School is $12,636.

Schooldigger Rankings:

La Grange High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks La Grange High School 687^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See La Grange High School in the ranking list.)

La Grange Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Grange Independent School District (Isd) 328^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Grange High School

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Rank History for all students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	59.18	685^th	1427	52.0%
2005	68.04	434^th	1429	69.6%
2006	62.96	593^rd	1430	58.5%
2007	67.66	485^th	1497	67.6%
2008	63.93	568^th	1510	62.4%
2009	68.10	449^th	1539	70.8%
2010	64.30	581^st	1568	62.9%
2011	64.80	610^th	1672	63.5%
2012	59.73	557^th	1603	65.3%
2013	69.06	385^th	1652	76.7%
2014	64.83	521^st	1734	70.0%
2015	68.67	442^nd	1743	74.6%
2016	62.41	614^th	1762	65.2%
2017	63.08	480^th	1777	73.0%
2018	62.47	503^rd	1797	72.0%
2019	58.53	663^rd	1857	64.3%
2021	52.16	833^rd	1861	55.2%
2022	54.03	767^th	1876	59.1%
2023	57.48	727^th	1961	62.9%
2024	59.74	687^th	1987	65.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.78	549^th	582	5.7%
2019	4.27	579^th	604	4.1%
2021	16.77	513^th	588	12.8%
2022	23.38	528^th	664	20.5%
2023	22.43	557^th	677	17.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.83	732^nd	1113	34.2%
2019	30.10	807^th	1136	29.0%
2021	40.46	621^st	1195	48.0%
2022	34.01	768^th	1278	39.9%
2023	47.67	533^rd	1371	61.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.82	265^th	1347	80.3%
2019	57.61	378^th	1357	72.1%
2021	34.13	913^th	1382	33.9%
2022	54.63	453^rd	1418	68.1%
2023	50.12	581^st	1478	60.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.68	573^rd	1794	68.1%
2019	46.07	923^rd	1818	49.2%
2021	45.05	954^th	1848	48.4%
2022	43.80	947^th	1847	48.7%
2023	46.86	891^st	1897	53.0%

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Rank History for Female students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.12	666^th	1781	62.6%
2019	60.69	618^th	1798	65.6%
2021	58.50	686^th	1815	62.2%
2022	52.49	814^th	1841	55.8%
2023	60.30	640^th	1891	66.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.55	110^th	1137	90.3%
2019	71.02	138^th	1145	87.9%
2021	70.13	382^nd	1177	67.5%
2022	72.33	184^th	1172	84.3%
2023	72.05	183^rd	1182	84.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.30	788^th	1784	55.8%
2019	31.10	1338^th	1810	26.1%
2021	37.75	1082^nd	1829	40.8%
2022	37.44	1090^th	1837	40.7%

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Rank History for Male students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.47	499^th	1803	72.3%
2019	52.46	759^th	1824	58.4%
2021	44.72	954^th	1840	48.2%
2022	52.23	752^nd	1853	59.4%
2023	52.56	785^th	1913	59.0%

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Rank History for African American students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.25	360^th	1013	64.5%
2019	37.98	592^nd	1024	42.2%
2021	28.89	720^th	1020	29.4%
2022	52.12	378^th	1031	63.3%
2023	44.57	499^th	1069	53.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.40	744^th	1691	56.0%
2019	41.26	1007^th	1714	41.2%
2021	40.58	1014^th	1743	41.8%
2022	39.66	1021^st	1762	42.1%
2023	45.91	907^th	1820	50.2%

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Rank History for White students at La Grange High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.24	333^rd	1539	78.4%
2019	68.11	376^th	1526	75.4%
2021	57.30	573^rd	1510	62.1%
2022	61.56	463^rd	1525	69.6%
2023	66.72	400^th	1576	74.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for La Grange High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	399	54	6	39	1	n/a	n/a	499
1989	383	66	2	35	1	n/a	n/a	487
1990	372	60	3	32	1	n/a	n/a	468
1991	356	41	2	52	2	n/a	n/a	453
1992	381	51	3	63	2	n/a	n/a	500
1993	383	45	2	62	1	n/a	n/a	493
1994	404	53	1	67	1	n/a	n/a	526
1995	461	70	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	593
1996	461	70	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	593
1997	479	64	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	614
1998	482	64	0	88	1	n/a	n/a	635
1999	470	62	0	90	1	n/a	n/a	623
2000	485	55	3	94	0	n/a	n/a	637
2001	482	52	2	106	0	n/a	n/a	642
2002	485	55	2	95	1	n/a	n/a	638
2003	485	55	2	95	1	n/a	n/a	638
2004	480	52	3	101	1	n/a	n/a	637
2005	446	43	2	95	6	n/a	n/a	592
2006	418	53	3	104	5	n/a	n/a	583
2007	425	48	1	132	6	n/a	n/a	612
2008	408	52	2	123	8	n/a	n/a	593
2009	387	55	3	137	1	n/a	n/a	583
2010	413	55	4	157	3	n/a	n/a	632
2011	374	62	3	169	6	1	17	632
2012	360	55	3	167	3	0	17	605
2013	391	54	1	178	3	0	15	642
2014	361	58	4	170	4	0	14	611
2015	365	40	5	174	4	0	15	603
2016	348	46	5	212	3	0	14	628
2017	330	52	4	210	2	0	9	607
2018	343	64	2	207	0	0	13	629
2019	327	65	0	207	1	0	8	608
2020	331	61	0	210	1	0	11	614
2021	308	56	2	219	1	0	17	603
2022	286	48	2	235	1	0	16	588
2023	269	49	3	248	0	0	16	585

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 La Grange High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	499	48.0	10.3	n/a
1989	487	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	468	39.0	12.0	n/a
1991	453	39.1	11.5	n/a
1992	500	36.7	13.6	17
1993	493	37.0	13.3	20.5
1994	526	40.1	13.1	18.1
1995	593	45.3	13.1	18.4
1996	593	45.3	13.1	18.4
1997	614	43.3	14.2	18.6
1998	635	45.2	14.0	17.6
1999	623	44.6	14.0	24.9
2000	637	45.5	14.0	25.1
2001	642	45.0	14.3	25.1
2002	638	47.9	13.3	23.8
2003	638	47.9	13.3	23.8
2004	637	47.6	13.4	25
2005	592	45.6	13.0	25.7
2006	583	45.6	12.8	29.2
2007	612	47.3	12.9	30.2
2008	593	47.2	12.6	31.2
2009	583	46.9	12.4	33.1
2010	632	47.0	13.4	38.8
2011	632	47.9	13.1	41.6
2012	605	49.2	12.2	42.6
2013	642	48.1	13.3	45.5
2014	611	47.2	12.9	40.8
2015	603	47.0	12.8	37.6
2016	628	49.0	12.8	40.3
2017	607	48.4	12.5	39.5
2018	629	51.6	12.1	48
2019	608	53.8	11.3	46.1
2020	614	52.7	11.6	34
2021	603	51.4	11.7	49.8
2022	588	52.1	11.2	48
2023	585	52.2	11.2	52.6

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 La Grange High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	499	48.0	10.3	n/a
1989	487	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	468	39.0	12.0	n/a
1991	453	39.1	11.5	n/a
1992	500	36.7	13.6	17
1993	493	37.0	13.3	20.5
1994	526	40.1	13.1	18.1
1995	593	45.3	13.1	18.4
1996	593	45.3	13.1	18.4
1997	614	43.3	14.2	18.6
1998	635	45.2	14.0	17.6
1999	623	44.6	14.0	24.9
2000	637	45.5	14.0	25.1
2001	642	45.0	14.3	25.1
2002	638	47.9	13.3	23.8
2003	638	47.9	13.3	23.8
2004	637	47.6	13.4	25
2005	592	45.6	13.0	25.7
2006	583	45.6	12.8	29.2
2007	612	47.3	12.9	30.2
2008	593	47.2	12.6	31.2
2009	583	46.9	12.4	33.1
2010	632	47.0	13.4	38.8
2011	632	47.9	13.1	41.6
2012	605	49.2	12.2	42.6
2013	642	48.1	13.3	45.5
2014	611	47.2	12.9	40.8
2015	603	47.0	12.8	37.6
2016	628	49.0	12.8	40.3
2017	607	48.4	12.5	39.5
2018	629	51.6	12.1	48
2019	608	53.8	11.3	46.1
2020	614	52.7	11.6	34
2021	603	51.4	11.7	49.8
2022	588	52.1	11.2	48
2023	585	52.2	11.2	52.6

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 La Grange High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,390 (11.8%)	$10,372 (88.2%)	$11,762
2020	$1,006 (8.8%)	$10,372 (91.2%)	$11,378
2021	$1,462 (11.6%)	$11,175 (88.4%)	$12,636

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Grange High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 663^rd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 727^th of 1961 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (La Grange High School)	56	42	14%
End of Course Algebra I (La Grange Independent School District (Isd))	68	57	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (La Grange High School)	61	61
End of Course Biology (La Grange Independent School District (Isd))	61	61
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (La Grange High School)	49	60	11%
End of Course English I Reading (La Grange Independent School District (Isd))	49	60	11%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (La Grange High School)	59	61	2%
End of Course English II Reading (La Grange Independent School District (Isd))	59	61	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (La Grange High School)	85	81	4%
End of Course U.S. History (La Grange Independent School District (Isd))	85	81	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	608	585	3.8%
African American	65	49	24.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	207	248	19.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	327	269	17.7%
Two or More Races	8	16	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.1%	52.6%	6.6%

Schools Near La Grange High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Grange High School	Public	9-12	820 S Vail	La Grange	78945	Fayette County	La Grange Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 968-4800	585	52	11.2	52.6%	269 (46.0%)	49 (8.4%)	248 (42.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	59.7	687^th of 1987 public high schools	65.4%		57.5	727^th of 1961 public high schools	62.9%	40	39.1	69.6	61.5	64.6	72.3									$12,636	$1,462	$11,175
Weimar High School	Public	9-12	506 W Main St	Weimar	78962	Colorado County	Weimar Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 725-9504	188	21	9.1	56.4%	91 (48.4%)	22 (11.7%)	68 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	72.9	359^th of 1987 public high schools	81.9%		67	498^th of 1961 public high schools	74.6%	139	53.1	78.0	71.7	74.0	82.9									$14,009	$1,126	$12,883
Schulenburg Secondary	Public	6-12	503 College St	Schulenburg	78956	Fayette County	Schulenburg Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 743-3605	411	35	11.6	59.9%	191 (46.5%)	51 (12.4%)	159 (38.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	57.3	749^th of 1987 public high schools	62.3%		48.1	980^th of 1961 public high schools	50.0%	231	42.6	68.4	68.3	50.8	73.0	42.2	37.2	41.7	17.8	12.9	37.7	36.7	20.4	$11,976	$1,342	$10,634
Lone Star H S Southeast	Public	9-12	2261 James Turman Rd	Giddings	78942	Lee County	Lone Star School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 542-4522	90				18 (20.0%)	33 (36.7%)	37 (41.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3.2	1926^th of 1987 public high schools	3.1%		4.2	1871^st of 1961 public high schools	4.6%	55	0.0		0.0	6.7	36.4
Smithville High School	Public	9-12	285 Hwy 95	Smithville	78957	Bastrop County	Smithville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 237-2451	575	45	12.7	52.7%	317 (55.1%)	39 (6.8%)	190 (33.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	40.4	1164^th of 1987 public high schools	41.4%		42.1	1131^st of 1961 public high schools	42.3%	33	24.1	51.5	43.8	56.4	69.8									$10,728	$747	$9,980

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Rank History for all students at La Grange High School

Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Grange High School

Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Grange High School

Rank History for Special Education students at La Grange High School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Grange High School

Rank History for Female students at La Grange High School

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at La Grange High School

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Rank History for African American students at La Grange High School

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Enrollment information for La Grange High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Grange High School

Student/Teacher Ratio La Grange High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Grange High School

Impact of COVID-19 on La Grange High School

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