Serving 325 students in grades 7-12, Zwolle 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zwolle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Zwolle High School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zwolle 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 Zwolle High School is 0.76, which is more 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
#577 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
34%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
28%
41%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zwolle High School's ranking?
Zwolle High School is ranked #577 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Zwolle High School often compared to?
Zwolle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zwolle Elementary School, Ebarb School, Converse High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zwolle High School?
The graduation rate of Zwolle High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Zwolle High School?
325 students attend Zwolle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Zwolle High School students are American Indian, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zwolle High School?
Zwolle High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zwolle High School offer ?
Zwolle High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Zwolle High School part of?
Zwolle High School is part of Sabine Parish School District.
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