Serving 702 students in grades 8-12, Deridder High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deridder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Deridder High School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deridder High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deridder High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
26%
42%
White
55%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 is Deridder High School's ranking?
Deridder High School is ranked #400 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Deridder High School often compared to?
Deridder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosepine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deridder High School?
The graduation rate of Deridder High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Deridder High School?
702 students attend Deridder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Deridder High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deridder High School?
Deridder High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deridder High School offer ?
Deridder High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Deridder High School part of?
Deridder High School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.
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