Forcht Wade Correctional Center (Closed 2013)
- Forcht Wade Correctional Center served 10 students in grades 10-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 10 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 50% | 43% |
| White | 10% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 40% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Special School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Forcht Wade Correctional Center is North Desoto High School (6.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Desoto Lower Elementary School (6.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stonewall North Desoto High School Grades: 8-12 | 702 students
6.5 miles
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917 6.5 8-12 702 - Stonewall North Desoto Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 503 students
6.5 miles
2623 Hwy 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-2383 6.5 PK-1 503 - Stonewall North Desoto Middle School 6-8 Grades: 6-8 | 617 students
6.5 miles
2535 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-4520 6.5 6-8 617 - Stonewall North Desoto Upper Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 754 students
6.5 miles
2535 Highway 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 872-2836 6.5 2-5 754 - Keithville Keithville Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 952 students
6.8 miles
12201 Mansfield Road
Keithville, LA 71047
(318) 925-1005 6.8 PK-8 952
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