Very Good
#441 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 34% in state
Alexandria Senior High School
High School · Rapides Parish · Alexandria, LA
A Rapides Parish high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Ola Lane, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Math 45% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alexandria Senior High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alexandria Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,761
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Bolton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Hope Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #20 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexandria Senior High School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexandria Senior High School
Alexandria Senior High School is a public high school in Alexandria, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 1,558 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexandria Senior High School
What grades does Alexandria Senior High School serve?
Alexandria Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alexandria Senior High School?
Alexandria Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Senior High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexandria Senior High School rank in LA?
Alexandria Senior High School ranks #441 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Alexandria Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexandria Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alexandria Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexandria Senior High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alexandria Senior High School a charter school?
No, Alexandria Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexandria Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Alexandria Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexandria Senior High School?
60.3% of students at Alexandria Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (318) 448-8234
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71303)
- 24,532
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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