Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dodson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dodson High School's student population of 287 students has declined by 16% 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
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dodson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodson High School is 0.27, 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
#824 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
42%
White
85%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
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 Dodson High School's ranking?
Dodson High School is ranked #824 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dodson High School often compared to?
Dodson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvin High School, Atlanta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dodson High School?
The graduation rate of Dodson High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Dodson High School?
287 students attend Dodson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dodson High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodson High School?
Dodson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dodson High School offer ?
Dodson High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dodson High School part of?
Dodson High School is part of Winn Parish School District.
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