Very Good
#243 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 19% in state
Kaplan High School
High School · Vermilion Parish · Kaplan, LA
A Vermilion Parish high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 East Pirate Lane, Kaplan, LA 70548
- Math 61% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kaplan High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kaplan 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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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
$48,514
Median home value
$119,200
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Vermilion Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 597 | Compare → |
| Erath High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 531 | Compare → |
| Gueydan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 216 | Compare → |
| North Vermilion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 847 | 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.
Vermilion Parish
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Kaplan High School is listed in Vermilion Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaplan High School
Kaplan High School is a public high school in Kaplan, LA, part of Vermilion Parish, serving approximately 550 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaplan High School
What grades does Kaplan High School serve?
Kaplan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kaplan High School?
Kaplan High School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaplan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaplan High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaplan High School rank in LA?
Kaplan High School ranks #243 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Kaplan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaplan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Kaplan High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaplan High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kaplan High School a charter school?
No, Kaplan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kaplan High School a Title I school?
No, Kaplan High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaplan High School?
54.4% of students at Kaplan 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vermilion Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (337) 643-6385
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70548)
- 9,077
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70548; 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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