Wossman High School is a senior high school in Monroe, Louisiana, and a part of Monroe City Schools.
Serving 635 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 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Wossman High School serves the southwest part of Monroe, LA, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wossman High School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wossman 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 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
#970 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wossman High School's ranking?
Wossman High School is ranked #970 out of 1,244 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 34% 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?
635 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 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wossman High School offer ?
Wossman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wossman High School part of?
Wossman High School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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