Castor High School

140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Castor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Castor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Castor High School's student population of 481 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Castor High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castor High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#368 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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36%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Castor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Castor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
6%
42%
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White
90%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Castor High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Castor High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Castor High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Castor High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castor High School's ranking?
Castor High School is ranked #368 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Castor High School often compared to?
Castor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saline High School, Ringgold High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castor High School?
The graduation rate of Castor High School is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Castor High School?
481 students attend Castor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Castor High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castor High School?
Castor High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Castor High School offer ?
Castor High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Castor High School part of?
Castor High School is part of Bienville Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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