Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, West Feliciana High School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Feliciana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
West Feliciana High School's student population of 650 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Feliciana High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Feliciana High School is 0.52, 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
#103 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
35%
41%
White
60%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Feliciana High School's ranking?
West Feliciana High School is ranked #103 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West Feliciana High School often compared to?
West Feliciana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zachary High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Feliciana High School?
The graduation rate of West Feliciana High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend West Feliciana High School?
650 students attend West Feliciana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Feliciana High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Feliciana High School?
West Feliciana High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Feliciana High School offer ?
West Feliciana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Feliciana High School part of?
West Feliciana High School is part of West Feliciana Parish School District.
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