Kilbourne High School (Closed 2023)

229 West La. Avenue
Kilbourne, LA 71253
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kilbourne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
#908 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
17%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
75%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.41

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

≥80%
82.6%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
24.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
7%
3%

Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kilbourne High School's ranking?
Kilbourne High School is ranked #908 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kilbourne High School?
The graduation rate of Kilbourne High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Kilbourne High School?
227 students attend Kilbourne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kilbourne High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kilbourne High School?
Kilbourne High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kilbourne High School offer ?
Kilbourne High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kilbourne High School part of?
Kilbourne High School is part of West Carroll Parish School District.

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