Arcadia High School vs. Castor High School
Should I attend Arcadia High School or Castor High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Castor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades 6-12, Arcadia High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Castor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
248 students
481 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#368 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Graduation Rate
≤10%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
-
43
Grade 1 Students
-
32
Grade 2 Students
-
34
Grade 3 Students
-
21
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
39
Grade 6 Students
30
26
Grade 7 Students
29
35
Grade 8 Students
34
39
Grade 9 Students
43
38
Grade 10 Students
38
39
Grade 11 Students
38
31
Grade 12 Students
36
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
89%
6%
% White
6%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%