Serving 40 students in grades 1-12, Vernon Parish Optional Program 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
7%
42%
White
80%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Vernon Parish Optional Program?
40 students attend Vernon Parish Optional Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Vernon Parish Optional Program students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon Parish Optional Program?
Vernon Parish Optional Program has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vernon Parish Optional Program offer ?
Vernon Parish Optional Program offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Vernon Parish Optional Program part of?
Vernon Parish Optional Program is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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