Serving 388 students in grades 8-12, Kinder 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 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kinder High School serves the southern part of Kinder, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 106 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kinder High School's student population of 388 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kinder 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 Kinder High School is 0.47, 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
#270 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinder High School's ranking?
Kinder 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 Kinder High School often compared to?
Kinder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview High School, Elizabeth High School, Oberlin 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 Kinder High School?
The graduation rate of Kinder High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Kinder High School?
388 students attend Kinder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kinder High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kinder High School?
Kinder High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kinder High School offer ?
Kinder High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinder High School part of?
Kinder High School is part of Allen Parish School District.
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