Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Welsh High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher 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 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welsh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Welsh High School's student population of 280 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Welsh High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welsh High School is 0.43, 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
#146 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
14%
41%
White
74%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welsh High School's ranking?
Welsh High School is ranked #146 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Welsh High School often compared to?
Welsh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lacassine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Welsh High School?
The graduation rate of Welsh High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Welsh High School?
280 students attend Welsh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Welsh High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welsh High School?
Welsh High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Welsh High School offer ?
Welsh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Welsh High School part of?
Welsh High School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
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