West Monroe High School

201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,076 students in grades 8-12, West Monroe 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 32% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 2,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Monroe High School's student population of 2,076 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,076 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
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School Rankings

West Monroe 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 Monroe High School is 0.50, 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)
#391 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Monroe 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.
48%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
25%
42%
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White
66%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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90%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Monroe High School's ranking?
West Monroe High School is ranked #391 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West Monroe High School often compared to?
West Monroe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neville High School, Sterlington High School, West Ouachita High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Monroe High School?
The graduation rate of West Monroe High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend West Monroe High School?
2,076 students attend West Monroe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of West Monroe High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Monroe High School?
West Monroe High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Monroe High School offer ?
West Monroe High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is West Monroe High School part of?
West Monroe High School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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