5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
La School For Ag Science serves 416 students in grades 7-12.
La School For Ag Science placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La School For Ag Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

La School For Ag Science's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
416 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

La School For Ag Science is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of La School For Ag Science is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
31%
42%
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White
64%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La School For Ag Science's ranking?

La School For Ag Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What schools are La School For Ag Science often compared to?

La School For Ag Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Avoyelles Public Charter School, Avoyelles High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

What is the graduation rate of La School For Ag Science?

The graduation rate of La School For Ag Science is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 84%.

How many students attend La School For Ag Science?

416 students attend La School For Ag Science.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of La School For Ag Science students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of La School For Ag Science?

La School For Ag Science has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does La School For Ag Science offer ?

La School For Ag Science offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is La School For Ag Science part of?

La School For Ag Science is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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