Plain Dealing High School

300 East Vance Street
Plain Dealing, LA 71064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Plain Dealing 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Plain Dealing High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
279 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Plain Dealing High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plain Dealing High School is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
#878 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
29%
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20-24%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
48%
42%
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White
49%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.53
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80-89%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plain Dealing High School's ranking?
Plain Dealing High School is ranked #878 out of 1,237 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 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plain Dealing High School?
The graduation rate of Plain Dealing High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Plain Dealing High School?
279 students attend Plain Dealing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Plain Dealing High School students are White, 48% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plain Dealing High School?
Plain Dealing High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plain Dealing High School offer ?
Plain Dealing High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Plain Dealing High School part of?
Plain Dealing High School is part of Bossier Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   9/22/2023
Proud to be the parent of a couple of Plain Dealing Lions! Small town, small school but BIG hearts! These teachers and students deserve all the praise. The opportunity my kids have to learn here is amazing, with such a small ratio of students to teachers means more one-on-one time, and no kids slipping through the cracks. Not to mention the wonderful Cheers moment that happens when you walk in the front office and everyone greets you by your first name and knows your child's name and most likely exactly where they are without calling all over an intercom system. Once a lion, always a lion.
- Posted by Parent - Kobie Ward

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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