Lago Vista ISD

Lago Vista ISD
District Information

Lago Vista ISD is located in Travis County on the north shore of Lake Travis and is part of the greater Austin metropolitan area. The District encompasses 35 square miles and serves the cities of Lago Vista, Point Venture, and South Jonestown Hills. Lago Vista ISD is a lakeside community in the Texas Hill Country located just 15 miles from the Austin city limits, making it a highly desired location.

Lago Vista ISD Mission

Lago Vista Independent School District will equip students for the rigors of the 21^stcentury by preparing them for a global-based digital economy. Lago Vista ISD will be recognized as a leader in educational innovation through technology, facilities, curriculum, volunteerism, and instruction.

Lago Vista ISD Vision

Lago Vista Independent School District will continue to establish a tradition of excellence by providing engaging curriculum and instruction that encourages collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, by leading educational innovation in technology and facilities, and by fostering community partnerships that create a community of learners dedicated to promoting high expectations and achievement for all students.

Lago Vista ISD At-A-Glance

Student Enrollment: 1,868

Campuses:

Lago Vista High School (9-12)
Lago Vista Middle School (6-8)
Lago Vista Intermediate School (4-5)
Lago Vista Elementary School (PK-3)

UIL Classification: 4A

Student to Teacher Ratio: 15.2

Average Years of Experience for Teachers: 12 years

Average Years in LVISD for Teachers: 6.8 years

Average SAT Score: 1544

Average ACT Score: 23.4

Ranking: #5 in the Austin Area for Academic Achievement

Community Lago Vista ISD is located in Travis County on the north shore of Lake Travis and is part of the greater Austin metropolitan area. The District encompasses 35 square miles and serves the cities of Lago Vista, Point Venture, and South Jonestown Hills.

HistoryThe first school in the Lago Vista area was established in 1895 as a one room, one teacher, one student school district. In 1973, a small elementary/middle school was constructed on Dawn Drive and in 1975, Lago Vista ISD became a K-12 system. Construction of the first high school building was completed in 1976. Since the 1999-2000 school year, the District has grown by about 40%.

Long-Range Facilities Plan Lago Vista ISD Strategic Plan & Long-Range Facilities Plan 2022-2023

Demographic Reports

Current Enrollment

(as of May 2024) 23-24
Lago Vista Elementary (PK-3)	540
Lago Vista Intermediate School (4-5)	236
Lago Vista Middle School (6-8)	433
Lago Vista High School (9-12)	659
Total Enrollment	1,868

Tax Rate

Lago Vista is one of only a few school districts still offering an additional 20% homestead exemption from taxation, which provides homeowners one of the lowest tax bills in the area.