Serving 666 students in grades 9-12, Wossman 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wossman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wossman High School's student population of 666 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
666 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Wossman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wossman High School is 0.04, 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
#935 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%

Black
98%
41%

White
1%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wossman High School's ranking?
Wossman High School is ranked #935 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Wossman High School often compared to?
Wossman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wossman High School?
The graduation rate of Wossman High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Wossman High School?
666 students attend Wossman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wossman High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wossman High School?
Wossman High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wossman High School offer ?
Wossman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wossman High School part of?
Wossman High School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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