DeRidder High School is a public high school in the city of DeRidder, Louisiana, United States. The 9-12 school is a part of the Beauregard Parish School Board.
Serving 621 students in grades 8-12, Deridder 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 35-39% (which is higher 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DeRidder High School serves the northern part of its school district in DeRidder, LA, covering an area of approximately 99.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 10.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deridder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Deridder High School's student population of 621 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Deridder High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deridder High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
23%
42%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deridder High School's ranking?
Deridder High School is ranked #462 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Deridder High School often compared to?
Deridder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosepine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Deridder High School?
The graduation rate of Deridder High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Deridder High School?
621 students attend Deridder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deridder High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deridder High School?
Deridder High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deridder High School offer ?
Deridder High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deridder High School part of?
Deridder High School is part of Beauregard Parish School District.
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