Very Good
#381 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 30% in state
Lake Arthur High School
High School · Jefferson Davis Parish · Lake Arthur, LA
A Jefferson Davis Parish high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4374 Tiger Lane, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
- Math 35% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Arthur High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Arthur 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Arthur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,952
Median home value
$106,000
Median rent
$670/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Jefferson Davis Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 259 | Compare → |
| Hathaway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 609 | Compare → |
| Jennings High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 813 | Compare → |
| Lacassine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 637 | 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.
Jefferson Davis Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Arthur High School is listed in Jefferson Davis Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Arthur High School
Lake Arthur High School is a public high school in Lake Arthur, LA, part of Jefferson Davis Parish, serving approximately 390 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Arthur High School
What grades does Lake Arthur High School serve?
Lake Arthur High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Arthur High School?
Lake Arthur High School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Arthur High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Arthur High School rank in LA?
Lake Arthur High School ranks #381 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lake Arthur High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Arthur High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Lake Arthur High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Arthur High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Arthur High School a charter school?
No, Lake Arthur High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Arthur High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Arthur High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Arthur High School?
57.4% of students at Lake Arthur 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (337) 774-5152
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70549)
- 3,580
- 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 70549; 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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