Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Starks 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Starks High School serves the northwest part of Starks, LA, covering an area of approximately 125.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone edge being about 5.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starks High School's student population of 284 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
Starks 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 Starks High School is 0.12, 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
#827 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)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-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)14.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starks High School's ranking?
Starks High School is ranked #827 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Starks High School often compared to?
Starks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinton Elementary 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starks High School?
The graduation rate of Starks High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Starks High School?
284 students attend Starks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Starks High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starks High School?
Starks High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Starks High School offer ?
Starks High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starks High School part of?
Starks High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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