Lavaca School District

Lavaca School District (or Lavaca Public Schools) is a public school district based in Lavaca, Arkansas, United States. The school district encompasses 58.77 square miles (152.2 km2) of land including Lavaca and Central City in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Lavaca School District
Location
203 Fir Street
Lavaca, Arkansas 72941
United States
District information
GradesPK–12
Established1915 (1915)
SuperintendentSteve Rose
AccreditationArkansas Department of Education
Schools3[1]
NCES District ID0508730[1]
Students and staff
Students915[1]
Teachers69.15 (on FTE basis)[1]
Staff105.54 (on FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio13.23[1]
Athletic conference3A Region 4 (2012–14)
District mascotGolden Arrows
Colors  Purple
  Gold
Other information
Websitewww.lavacaschools.com

Established in 1915, the district proves comprehensive education for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

Schools

Secondary schools
  • Lavaca High School, serving more than 250 students in grades 9 through 12.
  • Lavaca Middle School, serving more than 250 students in grades 5 through 8.

Elementary schools
  • Lavaca Elementary School, serving more than 350 students in pre-kindergarten and 4.
In 2012, the school received a Silver Award in the HealthierUS School Challenge that recognizes excellence in nutrition and physical activity by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[2]

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Lavaca School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  2. "HealthierUS Schools Challenge, Arkansas Award Winners". Food and Nutrition Service. Retrieved 8 February 2013.


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