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#1050 of 1,288 schools in LA

Delhi High School

High School · Richland Parish · Delhi, LA

A Richland Parish high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

413 Main Street, Delhi, LA 71232

  • Math 11% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.4 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$13,896
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Delhi High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

67%

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 Delhi 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,010

Median home value

$118,800

Median rent

$907/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delhi Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–122.6 mi653Compare →
Mangham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available305Compare →
Rayville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available354Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Richland Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$13,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Delhi High School

Delhi High School is a public high school in Delhi, LA, part of Richland Parish, serving approximately 185 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delhi High School

What grades does Delhi High School serve?

Delhi High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Delhi High School?

Delhi High School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Delhi High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delhi High School rank in LA?

Delhi High School ranks #1,050 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Delhi High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Delhi High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Delhi High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delhi High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Delhi High School a charter school?

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

Is Delhi High School a Title I school?

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

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

67.0% of students at Delhi 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
185
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Richland Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 71232)
6,003
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
42
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 71232; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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