Very Good
#409 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 32% in state
Live Oak High School
High School · Livingston Parish · Watson, LA
A Livingston Parish high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
P.O. Box 590, Watson, LA 70786
- Math 50% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Live Oak High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Live Oak 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,613/100K
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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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Livingston Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 689 | Compare → |
| French Settlement High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 481 | Compare → |
| Holden High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
| Maurepas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 328 | 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.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #15 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oak High School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak High School
Live Oak High School is a public high school in Watson, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 1,391 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oak High School
What grades does Live Oak High School serve?
Live Oak High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Live Oak High School?
Live Oak High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oak High School rank in LA?
Live Oak High School ranks #409 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Live Oak High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Live Oak High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Live Oak High School a charter school?
No, Live Oak High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak High School a Title I school?
No, Live Oak High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak High School?
49.0% of students at Live Oak 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
- 1,391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (225) 665-8858
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 70786)
- 0
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 70786; 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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