Very Good
#319 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 25% in state
Kinder High School
High School · Allen Parish · Kinder, LA
An Allen Parish high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
145 Hwy 383, Kinder, LA 70648
- Math 38% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kinder High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kinder 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,194
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Allen Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 353 | Compare → |
| Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
| Oakdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 8–12 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
| Oberlin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 195 | 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.
Allen Parish
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kinder High School is listed in Allen Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kinder High School
Kinder High School is a public high school in Kinder, LA, part of Allen Parish, serving approximately 408 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kinder High School
What grades does Kinder High School serve?
Kinder High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Kinder High School?
Kinder High School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinder High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kinder High School rank in LA?
Kinder High School ranks #319 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Kinder High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kinder High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Kinder High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinder High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kinder High School a charter school?
No, Kinder High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kinder High School a Title I school?
No, Kinder High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kinder High School?
58.8% of students at Kinder 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Allen Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (337) 738-2886
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70648)
- 6,994
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 70648; 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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