Summary:
The high schools in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, offer a diverse range of academic opportunities and performance levels. This analysis covers 9 high schools in the parish, which serve students in grades 9-12 across a variety of communities.
Among the standout schools are Sam Houston High School, Alfred M. Barbe High School, and Sulphur High School, which consistently rank among the top high schools in Louisiana. These schools boast impressive test scores, with 67-85% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, LaGrange High School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School lag behind, with proficiency rates in the 20-40% range.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic achievement across the parish, which may be linked to factors such as student demographics and socioeconomic status. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, like LaGrange High School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School, tend to have lower test scores. However, the consistent high performance of schools like Sam Houston, Alfred M. Barbe, and Sulphur High suggests that effective practices and strategies can help support student success, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges. As Calcasieu Parish works to address these disparities, targeted interventions and support for lower-performing schools could help to improve outcomes for all students in the region.
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