Arcadia High School is a public 6-12 school in Arcadia, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of Bienville Parish School Board. As of the 2015–2016 school year, the school had 296 students, with 95% of them being classified as low income.
Serving 248 students in grades 6-12, Arcadia 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arcadia High School serves the northeast section of Arcadia, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 110.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arcadia High School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcadia High School's ranking?
Arcadia High School is ranked #793 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Arcadia High School often compared to?
Arcadia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saline High School, Castor 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 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia High School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
248 students attend Arcadia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Arcadia High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arcadia High School offer ?
Arcadia High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arcadia High School part of?
Arcadia High School is part of Bienville Parish School District.
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