La Joya Palmview High School

La Joya Palmview High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3901 N LA HOMA Rd,  Mission, TX
La Joya Independent School District
3.7
3.7
2,191 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Yvonne Flores-ayala
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
23.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
7%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
259:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
99.6%
Black
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 690 Students
South Texas College 440 Students
University of Texas - Austin 373 Students
Texas A&M University 368 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 293 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 275 Students
Texas State University 249 Students
University of Houston 208 Students
Baylor University 177 Students
Texas A&M University - Kingsville 168 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 139 Students
Biology 114 Students
Business 79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 42 Students
Education 42 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Physical Therapy 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 431 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/28/2024
This school is such an interesting one, the people are interesting the classes are and it's great man. Good high-school experience.
4.0 Senior
8/9/2023
The best part of my experience being a student at Palmview High School was the team spirit and overall school pride.
5.0 Junior
11/28/2021
Palmview High School is a high school where i have felt comfortable in both talking to my understanding teachers who care about their students and not overloaded with homework .
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/2/2025
one of the nurse is always being mean and unhelpful with my daughter.
5.0 other
5/23/2014
I graduated there in 2010, it's a great school as much as I want to say it isn't. If you want to succeed and go into a good university, there are people their that can guide you. It all comes down to this quote in this school " Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours."
3.0 student
1/23/2013
i attended palmview hs 2009-2011 the majority of the teachers are great but the staff on the other hand was rude and pushy towards students. they blew horns in our ears rounded us up like cattle and never bothered to ever say thank you when students held doors open, in my personal experience the att...
5.0 student
6/1/2009

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La Joya Palmview High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mission, TX and is served by the La Joya Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,191 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. La Joya Palmview High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $201,280. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mission High School, Mission Collegiate High School, Premier High School - Palmview, and more. Learn more about what Mission has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Joya Palmview High School.

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