Oakdale High School is a senior high school in downtown Oakdale, Louisiana, United States. The current structure was established in 1923. OHS is a part of the Allen Parish School Board and opened in 1923.
Serving 322 students in grades 8-12, Oakdale High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakdale High School's student population of 322 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!
School Rankings
Oakdale 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 Oakdale High School is 0.52, 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
#553 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
29%
41%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior, Specifically Native American
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale High School's ranking?
Oakdale High School is ranked #553 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oakdale High School often compared to?
Oakdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeves High School, Oberlin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Oakdale High School?
The graduation rate of Oakdale High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Oakdale High School?
322 students attend Oakdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oakdale High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakdale High School?
Oakdale High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakdale High School offer ?
Oakdale High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakdale High School part of?
Oakdale High School is part of Allen Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 9/16/2010
I was a former Oakdale High School student and enjoyed every minute of it. I found the teachers to be very helpful and informative. I had a chemistry and physics teacher that taught me more than my freshman college professor. I also gained very useful knowledge about the use computers. I even placed out of my first computer class in college. My math and english teachers were always there for me when I needed extra help. I would highly recommend this school. It has always received a bad rap, but I loved every minute of it and miss it dearly!!!
2 7/5/2010
The teachers are lazy and 85% of them will actually tell the students that they don't care because they still get paid wether the students pass or fail. The principal is way too strict and shows favortism to students that are related to her, or in some way their family helps her family out. I actually had a teacher flunk me from her class because i did not want to become a cheerleader! The teachers start rumors about each other and the students, which in turn gives young impressionable teenagers a bad reputation in the school. If you really want your child to go through this kind of tourment and tourture, then by all means enroll inthis school, but if not, then RUN!
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