It is a part of the La Vega Independent School District located in central McLennan County and also includes students from Waco.

When the school opened, only white students were allowed to attend.

In 1970, federally mandated integration caused African-American students from Carver High School to be rezoned to La Vega.

[2] In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

[3] The La Vega Pirates compete in these sports [4] Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Track, Baseball & Softball