Lavaca High School

Community Profile

Lavaca High School is located in Lavaca, Arkansas. Lavaca is a quiet rural community with a population of 2,000 nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Lavaca High School has knowledgeable, committed staff members who genuinely care for children. LHS strives to create an atmosphere that not only builds minds that think, but hearts that care and hands that serve. Lavaca is excited to welcome international students into the High School and the community.

The nearest city is Fort Smith, Arkansas. This famous Old West Town is an exciting travel destination. Fort Smith, Arkansas, uniquely combines the history of the wild and wooly "Old West" with the gentle charm of the antebellum "Old South," offering travelers of all ages glimpses into its distinctive past through restorations, attractions, museums, and festivals that make its history fun and exciting. Now an energetic city of 80,000 people, Fort Smith is known for accommodating visitors with a blend of "southern hospitality" and "western openness" -- anxious to share its past while yet busily planning for the future. Fort Smith is famous for its hospitality. Blues, barbecue, Bach, broncos, belles and beautiful scenery all come together in Fort Smith Arkansas. You can shop for antiques, attend a festival or symphony performance, see a show or enjoy the great outdoors all year long. If you are looking for outdoor adventure, Mount Magazine is the local destination, Arkansas’ highest mountain and National Park, rugged and rich in natural beauty this area has long lured explorers, adventurers, scientists, and naturalists. Mount Magazine offers sightseeing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, wildlife watching, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking.

Number of High Schools in the district:

1

Special Comment:

With a teacher to student ratio of 1:10, teachers are able to give students individual attention enabling them to reach their academic potential in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Foreign Languages:

Chinese
Spanish
 

Arts:

Band
Theatre/Drama
Yearbook
 

AP Courses:

Biology
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
U.S. History
 

Sports:

International students are prohibited from playing sports due to state restrictions.

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• University of Arkansas, Hendrix College, Arkansas Tech University, University of Central Arkansas, Ouachita Baptist University, University of California Los Angeles, Lyon College, Central Baptist College, Texas A & M University, Liberty University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Southern Arkansas University, William Jewell College, Harding University, Southern Baptist University, Williams Baptist College, Arkansas State University, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Closest International and Local Airports:

Fort Smith Regional Airport（FSM)