High Schools in Rapides Parish

The Rapides Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and resources, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet state standards.

At the top of the pack is Alexandria Senior High School, which consistently ranks among the best high schools in Louisiana and boasts strong test scores, with 78-79% of students proficient or better in key subjects. Another high-performing school is Buckeye High School, which has impressive academic performance, with 73-84% of students proficient or better in math and English language arts. In contrast, Peabody Magnet High School and Bolton High School have significantly lower proficiency rates, well below the Rapides Parish and Louisiana averages.

The data also reveals stark contrasts in the student demographics of these schools, with Buckeye High School being 97.33% White and Peabody Magnet High School being 97.63% African American. This racial segregation, coupled with the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates (from 48.66% at Buckeye to 90.53% at Peabody Magnet), suggests that educational equity and access may be significant issues in the Rapides Parish school system that warrant further investigation and potential policy interventions.