Zachary High School is a public high school located in Zachary, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of the Zachary Community School Board.
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, Zachary High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,784 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zachary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Zachary High School's student population of 1,784 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To be nationally recognized as a school of excellence.
School Rankings
Zachary High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zachary High School is 0.54, 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
#150 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
32%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucking Horse
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zachary High School's ranking?
Zachary High School is ranked #150 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Zachary High School often compared to?
Zachary High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Feliciana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zachary High School?
The graduation rate of Zachary High School is 98%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Zachary High School?
1,784 students attend Zachary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Zachary High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zachary High School?
Zachary High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zachary High School offer ?
Zachary High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zachary High School part of?
Zachary High School is part of Zachary Community School District.
School Reviews
5 12/28/2015
A great school system with a sense of greatness who assumes that their success is the same as the entire community. The fees are horrendous as they think all families with children going to these areas can afford any payment. A prom dance should not be 65$ when years ago you could have gone years ago for significantly less. a student doesn't need 50$ worth of supplies for things the teacher needs and the student may not use. This is not a school, just like college, it's a business. It facilitates making money of every lower-middle class child who the school assumes can pay it and then get threatened when it can't be afforded. Walking across a stage shouldn't cost 50$ for a cap and gown either. Every student these ill-developed administrators see are just dollar signs. Once again, students should get their education from a school, not the business of Zachary High
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