For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 182 students in Tensas Parish, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Tensas Parish, LA is Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tensas Parish, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Tensas Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Tensas Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tensas High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tensas Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tensas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Grades: 6-12
| 182 students
Tensas Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 158
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Tensas Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tensas Parish, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tensas Parish, LA include Tensas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tensas Parish, LA?
1 public high schools are located in Tensas Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tensas Parish, LA?
Tensas Parish, LA public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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