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#214 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 17% in state

Gueydan High School

High School · Vermilion Parish · Gueydan, LA

A Vermilion Parish high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

901 Main Street, Gueydan, LA 70542

  • Math 33% vs LA 32% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$13,778
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Gueydan High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
32%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gueydan 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average352/100K

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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

$52,639

Median home value

$113,200

Median rent

$668/mo

College educated

10.1%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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

4 in Vermilion Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abbeville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–12Not available597Compare →
Erath High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available531Compare →
Kaplan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–12Not available550Compare →
North Vermilion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–12Not available847Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Vermilion Parish

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#10 of 20
District spending per student
$13,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Gueydan High School

Gueydan High School is a public high school in Gueydan, LA, part of Vermilion Parish, serving approximately 216 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gueydan High School

What grades does Gueydan High School serve?

Gueydan High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Gueydan High School?

Gueydan High School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gueydan High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gueydan High School rank in LA?

Gueydan High School ranks #214 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Gueydan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gueydan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Gueydan High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gueydan High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gueydan High School a charter school?

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

Is Gueydan High School a Title I school?

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

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

63.4% of students at Gueydan 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Vermilion Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 70542)
3,499
Area median age
46.5
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 70542; 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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