Serving 223 students in grades 7-12, Oberlin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oberlin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oberlin High School's student population of 223 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oberlin 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 Oberlin High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
31%
41%
White
60%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oberlin High School's ranking?
Oberlin High School is ranked #543 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oberlin High School often compared to?
Oberlin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinder High School, Reeves High School, Oakdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oberlin High School?
The graduation rate of Oberlin High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Oberlin High School?
223 students attend Oberlin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Oberlin High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oberlin High School?
Oberlin High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oberlin High School offer ?
Oberlin High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Oberlin High School part of?
Oberlin High School is part of Allen Parish School District.
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