Lacassine High School

409 Algonia Avenue
Lacassine, LA 70650
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lacassine High School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Lacassine High School's student population of 606 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
606 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Lacassine 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 Lacassine High School is 0.29, 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)
#260 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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38%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lacassine 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.
55%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lacassine 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
6%
42%
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White
84%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Lacassine High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Lacassine 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
21%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lacassine High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 Lacassine High School's ranking?
Lacassine High School is ranked #260 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lacassine High School often compared to?
Lacassine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell City High School, Iowa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lacassine High School?
The graduation rate of Lacassine High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lacassine High School?
606 students attend Lacassine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lacassine High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lacassine High School?
Lacassine High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lacassine High School offer ?
Lacassine High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lacassine High School part of?
Lacassine High School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   2/6/2011
I went to this school for 2 years and i loved it i think it is good.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - r.bry

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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