Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Summerfield 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerfield High School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summerfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerfield High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
33%
42%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Summerfield High School's ranking?
Summerfield High School is ranked #684 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Summerfield High School often compared to?
Summerfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer High School, Haynesville Jr./sr. 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 29% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summerfield High School?
The graduation rate of Summerfield High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Summerfield High School?
308 students attend Summerfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Summerfield High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerfield High School?
Summerfield High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summerfield High School offer ?
Summerfield High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Summerfield High School part of?
Summerfield High School is part of Claiborne Parish School District.
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