Simsboro High School
Tel:
(318)247-6265
- Simsboro High School serves 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Simsboro High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Simsboro High School's student population of 548 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Simsboro High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Simsboro High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #577 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 11% | 6% |
| Black | 44% | 44% |
| White | 44% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Simsboro High School is Lincoln Preparatory School: A Tmcf Collegiate Academy (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Preparatory School: A Tmcf Collegiate Academy (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Preparatory School: A Tmcf Collegiate Academy (4.4 miles away)
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- Grambling Lincoln Preparatory School: A Tmcf Collegiate Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 381 students
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(318)251-1601 6.4 7-8 634 - Arcadia Arcadia High School Grades: 6-12 | 311 students
6.9 miles
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Arcadia, LA 71001
(318)263-2264 6.9 6-12 311 - Arcadia Crawford Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 299 students
6.9 miles
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318)263-8757 6.9 PK-5 299 - Ruston Cypress Springs Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 575 students
7.1 miles
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318)255-0791 7.1 3-5 575
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