Papillion-La Vista South High School is a high school in Papillion, Nebraska, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Papillion-La Vista Public School District. The school's principal is Jeff Spilker.
Serving 1,982 students in grades 9-12, Papillion La Vista South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Papillion La Vista South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Papillion La Vista South High School's student population of 1,982 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Black, Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Papillion La Vista South High School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Papillion La Vista South High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papillion La Vista South High School's ranking?
Papillion La Vista South High School is ranked #289 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Papillion La Vista South High School often compared to?
Papillion La Vista South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Papillion La Vista Senior High School, Bellevue West Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Papillion La Vista South High School?
The graduation rate of Papillion La Vista South High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Papillion La Vista South High School?
1,982 students attend Papillion La Vista South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Papillion La Vista South High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Papillion La Vista South High School?
Papillion La Vista South High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Papillion La Vista South High School offer ?
Papillion La Vista South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Papillion La Vista South High School part of?
Papillion La Vista South High School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District.
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