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#679 of 1,288 schools in LA
Castor High School
School · Bienville Parish · Castor, LA
A Bienville Parish school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
140 Front Street, Castor, LA 71016
- Math 45% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Castor High School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Castor 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 21Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Elevated830/100K
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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)
Median income
$37,734
Median home value
$88,400
Median rent
$390/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Bienville Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bienville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 6 | Compare → |
| Gibsland-coleman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 157 | Compare → |
| Saline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bienville Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Castor High School is listed in Bienville Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castor High School
Castor High School is a public school in Castor, LA, part of Bienville Parish, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castor High School
What grades does Castor High School serve?
Castor High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Castor High School?
Castor High School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castor High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castor High School rank in LA?
Castor High School ranks #679 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Castor High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Castor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Castor High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castor High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Castor High School a charter school?
No, Castor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castor High School a Title I school?
No, Castor High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castor High School?
44.3% of students at Castor 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
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bienville Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (318) 544-7271
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 71016)
- 1,761
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 71016; 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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