Arcadia High School vs. Castor High School
Should you attend Arcadia High School or Castor High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Castor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades 6-12, Arcadia High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Castor 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 33% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
252 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#513 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
-
38
Grade 1 Students
-
37
Grade 2 Students
-
26
Grade 3 Students
-
36
Grade 4 Students
-
24
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
40
36
Grade 7 Students
28
24
Grade 8 Students
37
35
Grade 9 Students
27
38
Grade 10 Students
42
37
Grade 11 Students
38
38
Grade 12 Students
40
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
88%
5%
% White
6%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
