Springfield High School vs. Walker High School
Should I attend Springfield High School or Walker 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
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Walker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 398 students in grades 8-12, Springfield 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, Walker High School ranks in the top 30% 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 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
398 students
1,998 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#296 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
128
556
Grade 10 Students
94
523
Grade 11 Students
91
477
Grade 12 Students
85
442
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
18%
14%
% White
76%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
