West Ouachita High School

4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,104 students in grades 8-12, West Ouachita 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 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 1,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Ouachita High School's student population of 1,104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,104 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

West Ouachita 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 West Ouachita High School is 0.15, 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)
#375 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Ouachita 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.
47%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
4%
42%
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White
92%
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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0.15
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89%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Ouachita High School's ranking?
West Ouachita High School is ranked #375 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West Ouachita High School often compared to?
West Ouachita High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Monroe 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Ouachita High School?
The graduation rate of West Ouachita High School is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend West Ouachita High School?
1,104 students attend West Ouachita High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Ouachita High School students are White, 4% 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 West Ouachita High School?
West Ouachita High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Ouachita High School offer ?
West Ouachita High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is West Ouachita High School part of?
West Ouachita High School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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