Very Good
#221 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 17% in state
La School for Ag Science
High School · Avoyelles Parish · Bunkie, LA
An Avoyelles Parish charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5303 Highway 115, Bunkie, LA 71322
- Math 31% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La School for Ag Science score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La School for Ag Science 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,655
Median home value
$88,500
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkie Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 3.3 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Central Southwest Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Avoyelles High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 525 | Compare → |
| Marksville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | Not available | 659 | 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.
Avoyelles Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
La School for Ag Science is listed in Avoyelles Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La School for Ag Science
La School for Ag Science is a public high school in Bunkie, LA, part of Avoyelles Parish, serving approximately 388 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La School for Ag Science
What grades does La School for Ag Science serve?
La School for Ag Science serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend La School for Ag Science?
La School for Ag Science has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La School for Ag Science?
The student-teacher ratio at La School for Ag Science is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La School for Ag Science rank in LA?
La School for Ag Science ranks #221 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is La School for Ag Science's MySchoolScout rating?
La School for Ag Science 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 La School for Ag Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La School for Ag Science has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is La School for Ag Science a charter school?
Yes, La School for Ag Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La School for Ag Science a Title I school?
No, La School for Ag Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La School for Ag Science?
34.5% of students at La School for Ag Science 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (318) 346-2762
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 71322)
- 5,257
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 71322; 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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