Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Stanley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanley High School serves the southwest part of Logansport, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 151.6 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanley High School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Stanley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley High School is 0.48, 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
#696 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
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)17.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. 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 Stanley High School's ranking?
Stanley High School is ranked #696 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Stanley High School often compared to?
Stanley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logansport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stanley High School?
The graduation rate of Stanley High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Stanley High School?
405 students attend Stanley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Stanley High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanley High School?
Stanley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stanley High School offer ?
Stanley High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley High School part of?
Stanley High School is part of Desoto Parish School District.
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