Serving 883 students in grades 9-12, Leesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Leesville High School's student population of 883 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leesville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesville High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
26%
41%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesville High School's ranking?
Leesville High School is ranked #522 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Leesville High School often compared to?
Leesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickering High School, Anacoco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leesville High School?
The graduation rate of Leesville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Leesville High School?
883 students attend Leesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Leesville High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leesville High School?
Leesville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leesville High School offer ?
Leesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leesville High School part of?
Leesville High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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