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#300 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 23% in state

White Castle High School

High School · Iberville Parish · White Castle, LA

An Iberville Parish high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

32695 Graham Street, White Castle, LA 70788

  • Math 20% vs LA 31% (2025)
  • Reading 27% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.7 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
District spending per student$22,415
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at White Castle High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
31%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where White Castle 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,224/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Castle), 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

$36,250

Median home value

$146,300

Median rent

$695/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

31.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70788; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·6 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

3 in Iberville Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Iberville Elementary/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–12Not available749Compare →
North Iberville High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–12Not available183Compare →
Plaquemine Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.57–12Not available1,028Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Iberville Parish

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$22,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

White Castle High School is listed in Iberville Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White Castle High School

White Castle High School is a public high school in White Castle, LA, part of Iberville Parish, serving approximately 295 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Castle High School

What grades does White Castle High School serve?

White Castle High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend White Castle High School?

White Castle High School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Castle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at White Castle High School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Castle High School rank in LA?

White Castle High School ranks #300 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is White Castle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

White Castle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 White Castle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Castle High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is White Castle High School a charter school?

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

Is White Castle High School a Title I school?

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

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

81.4% of students at White Castle 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Iberville Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 70788)
3,967
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
36.1
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 70788; 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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