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#546 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 42% in state
Zachary High School
High School · Zachary Community School District · Zachary, LA
A Zachary Community School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, LA 70791
- Math 33% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Zachary High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Zachary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zachary), 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
$80,243
Median home value
$269,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Slaughter Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 4.7 mi | 397 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Zachary Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zachary High School is listed in Zachary Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zachary High School
Zachary High School is a public high school in Zachary, LA, part of Zachary Community School District, serving approximately 1,784 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zachary High School
What grades does Zachary High School serve?
Zachary High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Zachary High School?
Zachary High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zachary High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zachary High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zachary High School rank in LA?
Zachary High School ranks #546 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Zachary High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zachary 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 Zachary High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zachary High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Zachary High School a charter school?
No, Zachary High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zachary High School a Title I school?
No, Zachary High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zachary High School?
54.0% of students at Zachary 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
- 1,784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (225) 654-2776
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70791)
- 30,097
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 70791; 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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