Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, Fair Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)65-69%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair Park High School?
The graduation rate of Fair Park High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 79%.
How many students attend Fair Park High School?
736 students attend Fair Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fair Park High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Park High School?
Fair Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fair Park High School offer ?
Fair Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fair Park High School part of?
Fair Park High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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