Grant High School

17779 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 626 students in grades 9-12, Grant High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Grant High School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
626 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Grant High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant High School is 0.28, 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
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State Level (LA)
#242 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
29%
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50-54%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
12%
42%
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White
84%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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≥95%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
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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 Grant High School's ranking?
Grant High School is ranked #242 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant High School?
The graduation rate of Grant High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Grant High School?
626 students attend Grant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Grant High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant High School?
Grant High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant High School offer ?
Grant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grant High School part of?
Grant High School is part of Grant Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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