Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Saline 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Saline High School serves the southeast part of Saline, LA, covering an area of approximately 108.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saline High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Saline High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saline High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saline High School's ranking?
Saline High School is ranked #270 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Saline High School often compared to?
Saline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castor High School, Arcadia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saline High School?
The graduation rate of Saline High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Saline High School?
303 students attend Saline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Saline High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saline High School?
Saline High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saline High School offer ?
Saline High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saline High School part of?
Saline High School is part of Bienville Parish School District.
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