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#573 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 44% in state

Zwolle High School

High School · Sabine Parish · Zwolle, LA

A Sabine Parish high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 188, Zwolle, LA 71486

  • Math 43% vs LA 31% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$15,948
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Students at Zwolle High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
31%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Zwolle 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,182

Median home value

$111,000

Median rent

$565/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71486; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
22% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

4 in Sabine Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Converse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–12Not available510Compare →
Ebarb SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–12Not available246Compare →
Many High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available368Compare →
Negreet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available422Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sabine Parish

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$15,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zwolle High School is listed in Sabine Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zwolle High School

Zwolle High School is a public high school in Zwolle, LA, part of Sabine Parish, serving approximately 291 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zwolle High School

What grades does Zwolle High School serve?

Zwolle High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Zwolle High School?

Zwolle High School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zwolle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zwolle High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zwolle High School rank in LA?

Zwolle High School ranks #573 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Zwolle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zwolle 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 Zwolle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zwolle High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Zwolle High School a charter school?

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

Is Zwolle High School a Title I school?

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

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

70.8% of students at Zwolle 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
291
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sabine Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 71486)
5,042
Area average commute
36.6 min
Area median age
37
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 71486; 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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