Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gibsland-coleman High School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gibsland-coleman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gibsland-coleman High School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gibsland-coleman 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 Gibsland-coleman 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#574 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
90%
42%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibsland-coleman High School's ranking?
Gibsland-coleman High School is ranked #574 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Gibsland-coleman High School often compared to?
Gibsland-coleman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gibsland-coleman High School?
The graduation rate of Gibsland-coleman High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Gibsland-coleman High School?
166 students attend Gibsland-coleman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gibsland-coleman High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibsland-coleman High School?
Gibsland-coleman High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gibsland-coleman High School offer ?
Gibsland-coleman High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gibsland-coleman High School part of?
Gibsland-coleman High School is part of Bienville Parish School District.
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