Rapides High School

9463 Highway 71 South
Lecompte, LA 71346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, Rapides High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rapides High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Rapides High School's student population of 217 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
217 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Rapides 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 Rapides High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#423 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-39%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rapides High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-49%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
24%
9%
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Black
25%
42%
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White
50%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Rapides High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Rapides High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
2%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rapides High School's ranking?
Rapides High School is ranked #423 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rapides High School?
The graduation rate of Rapides High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rapides High School?
217 students attend Rapides High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rapides High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rapides High School?
Rapides High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rapides High School offer ?
Rapides High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rapides High School part of?
Rapides High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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