Serving 682 students in grades 7-12, Ville Platte 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 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ville Platte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ville Platte High School's student population of 682 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte 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
#756 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
68%
42%
White
27%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
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 Ville Platte High School's ranking?
Ville Platte High School is ranked #756 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ville Platte High School?
The graduation rate of Ville Platte High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ville Platte High School?
682 students attend Ville Platte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ville Platte High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ville Platte High School?
Ville Platte High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ville Platte High School offer ?
Ville Platte High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ville Platte High School part of?
Ville Platte High School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 3/9/2007
I really enjoy going to this school.We are trying our hardest with the help of our teachers, principal and vice principals, parents, and other volunteers to raise our GPAs.At this school we have a wonderful band, basketball teams,football team,choir,majorettes,danceline,cheerleaders, and pep squad.Our Boy's basketball team is in the playoffs we are district and bi-district champs.We always have a crowd of fans supporting us.We have very good realtionships with our teacher I love to get up early every morning to go to school. We have fun at our school. I would reccomend our school to anyone because we are wonderful people.
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