Kaplan High School

200 East Pirate Lane
Kaplan, LA 70548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Kaplan High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : Kaplan High School serves the southern part of its school district in Kaplan, LA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 831.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with distances to the furthest edge reaching up to 38 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kaplan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Kaplan High School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Kaplan High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaplan High School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#270 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
34%
50-54%
42%
35-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
11%
42%
White
81%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
19%
0.33
≥95%
83%
(22-23)
26.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaplan High School's ranking?
Kaplan High School is ranked #270 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kaplan High School often compared to?
Kaplan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Vermilion High School, Erath High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kaplan High School?
The graduation rate of Kaplan High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Kaplan High School?
528 students attend Kaplan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kaplan High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaplan High School?
Kaplan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaplan High School offer ?
Kaplan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaplan High School part of?
Kaplan High School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : Kaplan High School serves the southern part of its school district in Kaplan, LA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 831.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with distances to the furthest edge reaching up to 38 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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