Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Converse 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 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Converse High School's student population of 490 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Converse 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 Converse High School is 0.48, 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
#703 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
17%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
2%
42%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Converse High School's ranking?
Converse High School is ranked #703 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Converse High School often compared to?
Converse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zwolle High School, Florien High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Converse High School?
The graduation rate of Converse High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Converse High School?
490 students attend Converse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Converse High School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Converse High School?
Converse High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Converse High School offer ?
Converse High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Converse High School part of?
Converse High School is part of Sabine Parish School District.
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