For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,050 students in Catahoula Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Catahoula Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
1,050 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Catahoula Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 193 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
387 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
37%
42%
# White Students
618 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
59%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
85
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,350 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,263 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,350
$14,974
Spending / Student
$16,263
$14,320
Best Catahoula Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
244 Larto Bayou Road
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisonburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Bushley Street
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5273
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
(318) 744-5273
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Sicily Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Falcon Avenue
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5337
Sicily Island, LA 71368
(318) 389-5337
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1219 Cora Drive
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-8588
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-8588
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Block High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Division Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7996
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7996
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Catahoula Parish School District?
Catahoula Parish School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,050 students.
What is the rank of Catahoula Parish School District?
Catahoula Parish School District is ranked #72 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Catahoula Parish School District?
59% of Catahoula Parish School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catahoula Parish School District?
Catahoula Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Catahoula Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,263 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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