Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Plainview 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Plainview High School's student population of 273 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
42%
White
84%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview High School's ranking?
Plainview High School is ranked #452 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainview High School?
The graduation rate of Plainview High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Plainview High School?
273 students attend Plainview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Plainview High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview High School?
Plainview High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plainview High School offer ?
Plainview High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Plainview High School part of?
Plainview High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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