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#865 of 1,288 schools in LA
Ouachita Parish High School
High School · Ouachita Parish · Monroe, LA
A high school in Monroe, LA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
681 Highway 594, Monroe, LA 71203
- Math 14% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ouachita Parish High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ouachita Parish 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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
$46,822
Median home value
$181,200
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Richwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 8–12 | Not available | 472 | Compare → |
| Sterlington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 557 | Compare → |
| West Monroe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 8–12 | Not available | 2,160 | 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.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #22 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ouachita Parish High School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ouachita Parish High School
Ouachita Parish High School is a public high school in Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 1,190 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ouachita Parish High School
What grades does Ouachita Parish High School serve?
Ouachita Parish High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Ouachita Parish High School?
Ouachita Parish High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouachita Parish High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouachita Parish High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ouachita Parish High School rank in LA?
Ouachita Parish High School ranks #865 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ouachita Parish High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ouachita Parish High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ouachita Parish High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ouachita Parish High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ouachita Parish High School a charter school?
No, Ouachita Parish High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ouachita Parish High School a Title I school?
No, Ouachita Parish High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ouachita Parish High School?
64.5% of students at Ouachita Parish 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
- 1,190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (318) 343-2769
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71203)
- 38,770
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 71203; 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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