Serving 40 students in grades 1-12, Vernon Parish Optional Program 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
7%
42%
White
80%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Vernon Parish Optional Program?
40 students attend Vernon Parish Optional Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Vernon Parish Optional Program students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon Parish Optional Program?
Vernon Parish Optional Program has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vernon Parish Optional Program offer ?
Vernon Parish Optional Program offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Vernon Parish Optional Program part of?
Vernon Parish Optional Program is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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