Caldwell Parish High School

163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Caldwell Parish 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Caldwell Parish High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Caldwell Parish High School's student population of 398 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Caldwell Parish 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 Caldwell Parish High School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#644 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
34%
40-44%
42%
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
14%
42%
White
78%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.37
≥95%
83%
(22-23)
31.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caldwell Parish High School's ranking?
Caldwell Parish High School is ranked #644 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caldwell Parish High School?
The graduation rate of Caldwell Parish High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Caldwell Parish High School?
398 students attend Caldwell Parish High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Caldwell Parish High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caldwell Parish High School?
Caldwell Parish High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caldwell Parish High School offer ?
Caldwell Parish High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caldwell Parish High School part of?
Caldwell Parish High School is part of Caldwell Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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