Is Kinder High School a good school?

Kinder High School ranks 68 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kinder High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 408 students attended Kinder High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kinder High School?

Students at Kinder High School are 71% White, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Kinder High School?

Kinder High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Kinder Elementary School Middle : Kinder Middle School

Kinder High School

Summary:

Kinder High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 426 students, located in Kinder, Louisiana, which is part of the Allen Parish School District. The school consistently performs above state and district averages in academic assessments, has a relatively diverse student population, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Kinder High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 80% proficiency in English II and 72% proficiency in U.S. History, significantly higher than the state and district averages. This strong academic achievement is complemented by the school's diverse student population, which is more racially diverse than the nearby Oberlin High School. Additionally, Kinder High School has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, lower than the 18.4:1 ratio at Iowa High School, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

While Kinder High School serves a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools, the school's consistent academic performance and positive student outcomes suggest it is effectively addressing these challenges. The school's strong reputation, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, makes it a standout in the region and a compelling option for families seeking a high-performing, diverse, and supportive educational environment for their children.

Detail:

Public 8-12

145 Hwy 383
Kinder, LA 70648

(337) 738-2886

District: Allen Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,734

Feeder schools for Kinder High School:

Elementary:	Kinder Elementary School
Middle:	Kinder Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 408

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

African American:

18.4%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kinder High School ranks better than 79.6% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Allen Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Kinder High School has the largest high school student body size in the Allen Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), African American (18.4%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kinder High School is 14.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Allen Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Kinder High School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kinder High School is $11,734, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Allen Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kinder High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kinder High School 68^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Kinder High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Allen Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Allen Parish 23^rd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kinder High School

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Rank History for all students at Kinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	63.98	112^th	290	61.4%
2008	67.02	90^th	291	69.1%
2009	74.90	49^th	301	83.7%
2010	74.82	49^th	297	83.5%
2011	76.33	51^st	300	83.0%
2012	71.91	76^th	310	75.5%
2013	69.44	71^st	312	77.2%
2014	69.02	79^th	309	74.4%
2015	59.60	147^th	312	52.9%
2016	67.71	87^th	297	70.7%
2017	75.11	51^st	297	82.8%
2018	71.56	57^th	302	81.1%
2019	66.54	106^th	313	66.1%
2021	62.17	112^th	322	65.2%
2022	64.94	110^th	326	66.3%
2023	68.82	91^st	321	71.7%
2024	74.01	68^th	333	79.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	59.92	106^th	301	64.8%
2021	67.61	76^th	285	73.3%
2022	61.95	103^rd	322	68.0%
2023	64.40	96^th	321	70.1%
2024	66.47	79^th	328	75.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Kinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	73.14	68^th	292	76.7%
2021	75.48	52^nd	288	81.9%
2022	62.83	119^th	311	61.7%
2023	65.93	108^th	308	64.9%
2024	69.15	90^th	308	70.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Kinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	58.56	119^th	291	59.1%
2021	61.58	106^th	292	63.7%
2022	65.09	100^th	301	66.8%
2023	65.71	97^th	306	68.3%
2024	73.57	66^th	315	79.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Kinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	60.39	70^th	233	70.0%
2021	69.84	43^rd	243	82.3%
2022	63.66	64^th	256	75.0%
2023	56.45	95^th	252	62.3%
2024	66.43	57^th	260	78.1%

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Rank History for White students at Kinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	51.99	121^st	249	51.4%
2021	29.37	193^rd	245	21.2%
2022	50.47	129^th	250	48.4%
2023	59.21	94^th	249	62.2%
2024	73.70	55^th	248	77.8%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Kinder High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	323	323
1990	258	60	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	322
1991	235	53	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	293
1992	238	55	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	298
1993	265	67	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	337
1994	267	58	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	329
1995	242	77	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1996	242	77	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1997	226	75	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1998	218	82	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
1999	207	69	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	278
2000	215	71	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	291
2001	215	73	2	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	295
2002	231	84	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	322
2003	231	84	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	322
2004	226	73	1	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	308
2005	252	77	5	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	342
2006	259	81	4	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	355
2007	242	74	1	3	11	n/a	n/a	0	331
2008	218	71	2	3	12	n/a	n/a	0	306
2009	197	73	3	4	9	n/a	n/a	0	286
2010	224	76	4	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	316
2011	227	80	5	2	8	0	0	0	322
2012	239	83	4	5	7	0	0	0	338
2013	234	71	5	4	7	0	2	0	323
2014	235	59	3	7	9	1	4	0	318
2015	266	67	5	9	11	1	3	0	362
2016	269	58	4	8	11	1	3	0	354
2017	273	57	5	11	10	2	5	0	363
2018	251	72	4	9	10	1	6	0	353
2019	266	64	4	6	10	1	15	0	366
2020	265	69	5	4	10	1	17	0	371
2021	289	75	7	5	11	1	23	0	411
2022	296	78	2	7	8	0	27	0	418
2023	309	72	3	7	9	0	26	0	426
2024	289	75	3	6	7	0	28	0	408

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kinder High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	323	27.0	11.9	32.5
1990	322	27.0	11.9	30.7
1991	293	24.0	12.2	35.2
1992	298	24.0	12.4	33.6
1993	337	24.0	14.0	34.7
1994	329	24.0	13.7	34.7
1995	320	23.0	13.9	26.6
1996	320	23.0	13.9	26.6
1997	302	22.0	13.7	26.5
1998	301	22.0	13.7	32.9
1999	278	22.0	12.6	45.3
2000	291	22.0	13.2	38.5
2001	295	23.0	12.8	33.6
2002	322	23.0	14.0	28.6
2003	322	23.0	14.0	28.6
2004	308	24.0	12.8	31.8
2005	342	24.0	14.3	34.5
2006	355	24.6	14.4	42.8
2007	331	26.0	12.7	43.5
2008	306	26.0	11.8	43.8
2009	286	26.0	11.0	43.7
2010	316	27.1	11.6	50.3
2011	322	26.0	12.3	53.4
2012	338	25.0	13.5	54.1
2013	323	25.0	12.9	56
2014	318	25.0	12.7	52.8
2015	362	26.0	13.9	46.4
2016	354	28.0	12.6	48.6
2017	363	23.5	15.4	45.5
2018	353	24.0	14.7	45.6
2019	366	22.0	16.6	45.1
2020	371	23.0	16.1	44.7
2021	411	25.0	16.4	49.4
2022	418	23.0	18.1	35.6
2023	426	25.0	17.0	59.6
2024	408	27.5	14.8	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kinder High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	323	27.0	11.9	32.5
1990	322	27.0	11.9	30.7
1991	293	24.0	12.2	35.2
1992	298	24.0	12.4	33.6
1993	337	24.0	14.0	34.7
1994	329	24.0	13.7	34.7
1995	320	23.0	13.9	26.6
1996	320	23.0	13.9	26.6
1997	302	22.0	13.7	26.5
1998	301	22.0	13.7	32.9
1999	278	22.0	12.6	45.3
2000	291	22.0	13.2	38.5
2001	295	23.0	12.8	33.6
2002	322	23.0	14.0	28.6
2003	322	23.0	14.0	28.6
2004	308	24.0	12.8	31.8
2005	342	24.0	14.3	34.5
2006	355	24.6	14.4	42.8
2007	331	26.0	12.7	43.5
2008	306	26.0	11.8	43.8
2009	286	26.0	11.0	43.7
2010	316	27.1	11.6	50.3
2011	322	26.0	12.3	53.4
2012	338	25.0	13.5	54.1
2013	323	25.0	12.9	56
2014	318	25.0	12.7	52.8
2015	362	26.0	13.9	46.4
2016	354	28.0	12.6	48.6
2017	363	23.5	15.4	45.5
2018	353	24.0	14.7	45.6
2019	366	22.0	16.6	45.1
2020	371	23.0	16.1	44.7
2021	411	25.0	16.4	49.4
2022	418	23.0	18.1	35.6
2023	426	25.0	17.0	59.6
2024	408	27.5	14.8	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kinder High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,425
2018	$11,164
2019	$10,727
2020	$10,398
2021	$11,678
2022	$11,734

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kinder High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 106^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 91^st of 321 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Kinder High School)	72	79	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Allen Parish)	73	70	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Kinder High School)	82	84	2%
End of Course English II (Allen Parish)	78	82	4%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Kinder High School)	54	44	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Allen Parish)	50	48	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Kinder High School)	88	83	5%
End of Course English I (Allen Parish)	85	77	8%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	426	16.4%
African American	64	72	12.5%
American Indian	10	9	10%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	6	7	16.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	266	309	16.2%
Two or More Races	15	26	73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	59.6%	14.5%

Schools Near Kinder High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Kinder High School	Public	8-12	145 Hwy 383	Kinder	70648	Allen Parish	Allen Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 738-2886	408	28	14.8	58.8%	289 (70.8%)	75 (18.4%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.9%)	74	68^th of 333 public high schools	79.6%		68.8	91^st of 321 public high schools	71.7%	23												59.0	80.0	72.0	86.0	72.0	$11,734
Elton High School	Public	6-12	903 Second Street	Elton	70532	Jefferson Davis Parish	Jefferson Davis Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 584-2991	259	18	14.0	61.8%	110 (42.5%)	62 (23.9%)	21 (8.1%)	2 (0.8%)	20 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (17.0%)	28.2	243^rd of 333 public high schools	27.0%		56.7	148^th of 321 public high schools	53.9%	95		42.0	41.0	50.0	45.0		50.0	59.0	58.0	55.0	37.0	40.0	51.0	54.0	50.0	52.0	$14,689
Oberlin High School	Public	7-12	#1 Tiger Lane	Oberlin	70655	Allen Parish	Allen Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 639-4341	195	25	7.8	58.5%	121 (62.1%)	54 (27.7%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.2%)	60.6	133^rd of 333 public high schools	60.1%		55.8	154^th of 321 public high schools	52.0%	21			56.0	23.0	39.0				80.0	86.0		82.0	59.0	41.0	89.0	70.0	$20,167
Basile High School	Public	5-12	2835 2nd Street	Basile	70515	Evangeline Parish	Evangeline Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 432-5012	448	30	14.7	55.1%	329 (73.4%)	76 (17.0%)	25 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	50.1	173^rd of 333 public high schools	48.0%		61.6	127^th of 321 public high schools	60.4%	46	49.0		57.0	42.0	54.0	75.0		83.0	70.0	77.0	67.0		71.0	35.0	69.0	63.0	$12,385
Welsh High School	Public	9-12	306 East Bourgeois Street	Welsh	70591	Jefferson Davis Parish	Jefferson Davis Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 734-2361	274	22	12.6	49.6%	198 (72.3%)	39 (14.2%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.9%)	67.3	102^nd of 333 public high schools	69.4%		71.7	74^th of 321 public high schools	76.9%	28											64.0	79.0	75.0	61.0	65.0	82.0	$14,201
Iowa High School	Public	6-12	401 W Miller Ave	Iowa	70647	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 217-4380	1,051	75	13.9	57.1%	613 (58.3%)	338 (32.2%)	45 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.9%)	61.5	123^rd of 333 public high schools	63.1%		64.6	118^th of 321 public high schools	63.2%	5			79.0	60.0	71.0		79.0	76.0	67.0	73.0	59.0	72.0	65.0	65.0	79.0	63.0	$13,659

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