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#752 of 1,288 schools in LA
Varnado High School
High School · Washington Parish · Varnado, LA
A Washington Parish high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25543 Washington Street, Varnado, LA 70467
- Math 9% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Varnado High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Varnado 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,010/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Washington Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 704 | Compare → |
| Mt. Hermon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
| Pine SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 758 | 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.
Washington Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Varnado High School is listed in Washington Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Varnado High School
Varnado High School is a public high school in Varnado, LA, part of Washington Parish, serving approximately 276 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Varnado High School
What grades does Varnado High School serve?
Varnado High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Varnado High School?
Varnado High School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnado High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnado High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Varnado High School rank in LA?
Varnado High School ranks #752 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Varnado High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Varnado 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 Varnado High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Varnado High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Varnado High School a charter school?
No, Varnado High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Varnado High School a Title I school?
No, Varnado High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Varnado High School?
72.5% of students at Varnado 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
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (985) 732-2025
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
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.
- 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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