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Calvin High School

School · Winn Parish · Calvin, LA

A Winn Parish school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 80, Calvin, LA 71410

  • Math 37% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+14 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$14,821
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Calvin High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Calvin 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average429/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

College educated

5.9%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

32.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Winn Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dodson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–12Not available303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Winn Parish

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$14,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Calvin High School is listed in Winn Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Calvin High School

Calvin High School is a public school in Calvin, LA, part of Winn Parish, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvin High School

What grades does Calvin High School serve?

Calvin High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Calvin High School?

Calvin High School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvin High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Calvin High School rank in LA?

Calvin High School ranks #642 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Calvin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Calvin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calvin High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Calvin High School a charter school?

No, Calvin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Calvin High School a Title I school?

No, Calvin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calvin High School?

58.9% of students at Calvin 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Winn Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 71410)
83
Area median age
34.9
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 71410; 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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