Serving 139 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gibsland-Coleman High School serves the northern part of its district in Gibsland, LA, covering an area of approximately 130.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gibsland-coleman High School's student population of 139 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gibsland-coleman 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 Gibsland-coleman High School is 0.04, 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
#538 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
98%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
1%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
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 #538 out of 1,244 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?
30-34% 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 Gibsland-coleman High School?
The graduation rate of Gibsland-coleman High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Gibsland-coleman High School?
139 students attend Gibsland-coleman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gibsland-coleman High School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% 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 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gibsland-coleman High School offer ?
Gibsland-coleman High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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