Walker High School vs. Denham Springs High School
Should I attend Walker High School or Denham Springs 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
Walker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Denham Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,617 students in grades 10-12, Denham Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,998 students
1,617 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#559 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
89%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
556
-
Grade 10 Students
523
575
Grade 11 Students
477
544
Grade 12 Students
442
498
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
77%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
