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#514 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 40% in state

Oak Grove High School

High School · West Carroll Parish · Oak Grove, LA

A West Carroll Parish high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

501 West Main, Oak Grove, LA 71263

  • Math 41% vs LA 32% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$14,205
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Oak Grove High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
32%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

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 Oak Grove 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,999/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Grove), 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

$44,965

Median home value

$94,000

Median rent

$662/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forest SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–124.8 mi557Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

West Carroll Parish

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Grove High School is listed in West Carroll Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Grove High School

Oak Grove High School is a public high school in Oak Grove, LA, part of West Carroll Parish, serving approximately 548 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Grove High School

What grades does Oak Grove High School serve?

Oak Grove High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Grove High School?

Oak Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Grove High School rank in LA?

Oak Grove High School ranks #514 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Oak Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Oak Grove High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Grove High School a charter school?

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

Is Oak Grove High School a Title I school?

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

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

70.8% of students at Oak Grove 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
548
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
West Carroll Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71263)
6,241
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
42.9
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 71263; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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