Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Weston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weston High School serves the southeast part of Jonesboro, LA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 259 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weston High School's student population of 598 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Wolves
School Rankings
Weston 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 Weston High School is 0.36, 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
#749 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
12%
42%
White
79%
41%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weston High School's ranking?
Weston High School is ranked #749 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Weston High School often compared to?
Weston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quitman High School, Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weston High School?
The graduation rate of Weston High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Weston High School?
598 students attend Weston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Weston High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weston High School?
Weston High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weston High School offer ?
Weston High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weston High School part of?
Weston High School is part of Jackson Parish School District.
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