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#84 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 6% in state

Oakdale High School

High School · Allen Parish · Oakdale, LA

An Allen Parish high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

101 North 13th Street, Oakdale, LA 71463

  • Math 60% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$14,694
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Oakdale High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oakdale 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,658

Median home value

$111,800

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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

4 in Allen Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elizabeth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–12Not available353Compare →
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available366Compare →
Kinder High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.58–12Not available408Compare →
Oberlin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.67–12Not available195Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Allen Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$14,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oakdale High School

Oakdale High School is a public high school in Oakdale, LA, part of Allen Parish, serving approximately 322 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakdale High School

What grades does Oakdale High School serve?

Oakdale High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Oakdale High School?

Oakdale High School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakdale High School rank in LA?

Oakdale High School ranks #84 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Oakdale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakdale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Oakdale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oakdale High School a charter school?

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

Is Oakdale High School a Title I school?

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

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

61.8% of students at Oakdale 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Allen Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 71463)
9,007
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
41
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 71463; 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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