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Mangham High School

High School · Richland Parish · Mangham, LA

A Richland Parish high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 348, Mangham, LA 71259

  • Math 15% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-36.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$13,896
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Mangham High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mangham 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,341

Median home value

$126,300

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Richland Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delhi High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–12Not available185Compare →
Rayville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available354Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Richland Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$13,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mangham High School is listed in Richland Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mangham High School

Mangham High School is a public high school in Mangham, LA, part of Richland Parish, serving approximately 305 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mangham High School

What grades does Mangham High School serve?

Mangham High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mangham High School?

Mangham High School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mangham High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mangham High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mangham High School rank in LA?

Mangham High School ranks #750 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Mangham High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mangham High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Mangham High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mangham High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mangham High School a charter school?

No, Mangham High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mangham High School a Title I school?

No, Mangham High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mangham High School?

37.7% of students at Mangham 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
305
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Richland Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 71259)
1,713
Area median age
44.9
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 71259; 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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