Leesville High School is a school located in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. The 9-12 school is a part of the Vernon Parish School Board.
Serving 748 students in grades 9-12, Leesville High School ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Leesville High School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1900
School Rankings
Leesville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesville High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#421 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
26%
42%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wampus Cat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesville High School's ranking?
Leesville High School is ranked #421 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Leesville High School often compared to?
Leesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickering High School, Rosepine High School, Anacoco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leesville High School?
The graduation rate of Leesville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Leesville High School?
748 students attend Leesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Leesville High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leesville High School?
Leesville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leesville High School offer ?
Leesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leesville High School part of?
Leesville High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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