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#545 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 42% in state

Rayne High School

High School · Acadia Parish · Rayne, LA

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

1016 North Polk Street, Rayne, LA 70578

  • Math 33% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,428
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

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

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rayne 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rayne), 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

$52,531

Median home value

$153,800

Median rent

$845/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 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
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 Acadia Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amikids AcadianaEnrollment path unverified4.46–12Not available35Compare →
Church Point High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available535Compare →
Crowley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available517Compare →
Iota High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–12Not available581Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Acadia Parish

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#13 of 27
District spending per student
$12,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rayne High School

Rayne High School is a public high school in Rayne, LA, part of Acadia Parish, serving approximately 650 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rayne High School

What grades does Rayne High School serve?

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

How many students attend Rayne High School?

Rayne High School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rayne High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rayne High School rank in LA?

Rayne High School ranks #545 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Rayne High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rayne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Rayne High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rayne High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rayne High School a charter school?

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

Is Rayne High School a Title I school?

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

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

61.8% of students at Rayne 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
650
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Acadia Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 70578)
16,279
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
35.8
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 70578; 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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