Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gibsland-coleman 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gibsland-coleman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gibsland-coleman High School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gibsland-coleman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibsland-coleman High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gibsland-coleman High School's ranking?
Gibsland-coleman High School is ranked #567 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Gibsland-coleman High School often compared to?
Gibsland-coleman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 Gibsland-coleman High School?
The graduation rate of Gibsland-coleman High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Gibsland-coleman High School?
155 students attend Gibsland-coleman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gibsland-coleman High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibsland-coleman High School?
Gibsland-coleman High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gibsland-coleman High School offer ?
Gibsland-coleman High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gibsland-coleman High School part of?
Gibsland-coleman High School is part of Bienville Parish School District.
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