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#526 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 41% in state
Welsh High School
High School · Jefferson Davis Parish · Welsh, LA
A Jefferson Davis Parish high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
306 East Bourgeois Street, Welsh, LA 70591
- Math 31% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Welsh High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Welsh 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average396/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,563
Median home value
$152,300
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Jefferson Davis Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 259 | Compare → |
| Hathaway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 609 | Compare → |
| Jennings High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 813 | Compare → |
| Lacassine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 637 | 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.
Jefferson Davis Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Welsh High School is listed in Jefferson Davis Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Welsh High School
Welsh High School is a public high school in Welsh, LA, part of Jefferson Davis Parish, serving approximately 274 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Welsh High School
What grades does Welsh High School serve?
Welsh High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Welsh High School?
Welsh High School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welsh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Welsh High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Welsh High School rank in LA?
Welsh High School ranks #526 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Welsh High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Welsh High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Welsh High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Welsh High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Welsh High School a charter school?
No, Welsh High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Welsh High School a Title I school?
No, Welsh High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Welsh High School?
49.6% of students at Welsh 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (337) 734-2361
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70591)
- 5,635
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 70591; 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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