La Feria High School is a public high school located in La Feria, Texas, United States. It is the sole high school in the La Feria Independent School District. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 912 students in grades 8-12, La Feria Early College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Feria Early College High School's student population of 912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
912 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
La Feria Early College High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Feria Early College High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5511 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Feria Early College High School's ranking?
La Feria Early College High School is ranked #5511 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Feria Early College High School?
The graduation rate of La Feria Early College High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend La Feria Early College High School?
912 students attend La Feria Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of La Feria Early College High School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Feria Early College High School?
La Feria Early College High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Feria Early College High School offer ?
La Feria Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is La Feria Early College High School part of?
La Feria Early College High School is part of La Feria Independent School District.
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