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#579 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 45% in state
Vinton High School
High School · Calcasieu Parish · Vinton, LA
A Calcasieu Parish high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1603 Grace Street, Vinton, LA 70668
- Math 36% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vinton High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vinton 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,886/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vinton), 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
$48,492
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Calcasieu Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred M. Barbe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,012 | Compare → |
| Bell City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 815 | Compare → |
| Iowa High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,051 | Compare → |
| Sam Houston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,191 | 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.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #37 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vinton High School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vinton High School
Vinton High School is a public high school in Vinton, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 286 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vinton High School
What grades does Vinton High School serve?
Vinton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vinton High School?
Vinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinton High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vinton High School rank in LA?
Vinton High School ranks #579 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Vinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Vinton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vinton High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vinton High School a charter school?
No, Vinton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vinton High School a Title I school?
No, Vinton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vinton High School?
53.8% of students at Vinton 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
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 70668)
- 6,347
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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.
- 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 70668; 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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