Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Weston 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 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weston High School's student population of 632 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weston High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
80%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weston High School's ranking?
Weston High School is ranked #729 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Weston High School often compared to?
Weston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School, Quitman High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weston High School?
The graduation rate of Weston High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Weston High School?
632 students attend Weston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Weston High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weston High School?
Weston High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weston High School offer ?
Weston High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Weston High School part of?
Weston High School is part of Jackson Parish School District.
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