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Oakdale High School

Summary:

Oakdale High School is a public high school in Oakdale, Louisiana, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 322 students. The school is part of the Allen Parish School District, which is ranked 23 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakdale High School has a higher percentage of White students (63.66%) compared to the surrounding schools, Mamou High School (52.29%) and Oberlin High School (60.09%), and a higher percentage of African American students (29.5%) compared to the state average. Academically, Oakdale High School's performance, as measured by LEAP/EOC exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Allen Parish and Louisiana state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American students ranking highly (51st out of 260 Louisiana high schools) but White and special education students ranking much lower.

Oakdale High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.08% to 60.87% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from a high of 86th out of 302 Louisiana high schools in 2017-2018 to 170th out of 333 in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Comparisons to nearby schools, such as the higher-performing Oberlin High School, may provide opportunities for Oakdale High School to learn and improve.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 101 North 13th Street
       Oakdale, LA  71463

(318) 335-2338

District: Allen Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,343 Help


Feeder schools for Oakdale High School:

Elementary:    Oakdale Elementary School
Middle:    Oakdale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.7%
African American:
29.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakdale High School ranks worse than 51.1% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Allen Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.7%), African American (29.5%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakdale High School is 14.3. 1 high schools in the Allen Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakdale High School is $15,343. 1 high schools in the Allen Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakdale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakdale High School 170th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Oakdale High School in the ranking list.)

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Allen Parish:

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


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Rank History for Oakdale High School

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Rank History for all students at Oakdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 53.71 159th 290 45.2%
2008 48.86 165th 291 43.3%
2009 47.69 175th 301 41.9%
2010 44.47 202nd 297 32.0%
2011 52.69 166th 300 44.7%
2012 62.73 132nd 310 57.4%
2013 41.49 234th 312 25.0%
2014 45.56 213th 309 31.1%
2015 49.45 197th 312 36.9%
2016 63.12 110th 297 63.0%
2017 70.49 88th 297 70.4%
2018 64.58 86th 302 71.5%
2019 67.78 97th 313 69.0%
2021 57.47 140th 322 56.5%
2022 56.15 143rd 326 56.1%
2023 52.99 161st 321 49.8%
2024 50.48 170th 333 48.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.81 33rd 122 73.0%
2024 29.51 118th 165 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.46 61st 301 79.7%
2021 62.92 94th 285 67.0%
2022 56.35 130th 322 59.6%
2023 48.16 166th 321 48.3%
2024 49.91 166th 328 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.36 49th 292 83.2%
2021 54.37 142nd 288 50.7%
2022 57.15 141st 311 54.7%
2023 43.14 186th 308 39.6%
2024 46.35 179th 308 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.50 115th 291 60.5%
2021 60.34 114th 292 61.0%
2022 52.28 142nd 301 52.8%
2023 62.22 114th 306 62.7%
2024 57.34 132nd 315 58.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Oakdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.60 38th 233 83.7%
2021 56.38 88th 243 63.8%
2022 56.04 95th 256 62.9%
2023 49.47 117th 252 53.6%
2024 68.41 51st 260 80.4%
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Rank History for White students at Oakdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.04 116th 249 53.4%
2021 46.53 135th 245 44.9%
2022 39.47 166th 250 33.6%
2023 40.42 159th 249 36.1%
2024 26.94 202nd 248 18.5%
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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.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakdale 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 495 495
1990 304 135 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 306 161 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 288 152 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 324 175 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 288 173 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 253 155 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 253 155 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 292 149 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 264 121 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 261 126 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 249 124 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 226 116 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 213 119 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 213 119 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 206 113 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 220 110 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2006 204 128 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 212 124 5 8 8 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 195 108 6 7 5 n/a n/a 0 321
2009 186 107 4 8 6 n/a n/a 0 311
2010 192 110 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 315
2011 204 119 3 5 2 0 0 0 333
2012 180 101 2 7 2 0 0 0 292
2013 181 104 1 6 3 0 0 0 295
2014 183 92 1 3 3 0 0 0 282
2015 187 92 1 3 0 0 2 0 285
2016 169 96 1 2 1 0 2 0 271
2017 178 105 2 2 0 0 2 0 289
2018 177 102 3 4 0 0 2 0 288
2019 193 97 3 7 0 0 2 0 302
2020 183 100 3 7 0 0 1 0 294
2021 203 82 2 8 1 0 1 0 297
2022 197 81 3 7 1 0 4 0 293
2023 205 95 3 6 1 1 11 0 322

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 Oakdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 32.0 15.4 98.6
1990 439 29.0 15.1 110
1991 469 30.0 15.6 94.9
1992 444 29.0 15.3 94.8
1993 505 34.0 14.9 95
1994 469 32.0 14.7 94.9
1995 417 30.0 13.9 30
1996 417 30.0 13.9 30
1997 446 28.0 15.9 41.5
1998 388 29.0 13.4 37.1
1999 391 28.5 13.7 51.9
2000 375 29.0 12.9 50.9
2001 344 29.0 11.9 48
2002 337 28.0 12.0 54
2003 337 28.0 12.0 54
2004 323 29.0 11.1 62.2
2005 339 26.5 12.8 49.9
2006 343 26.1 13.1 55.7
2007 357 26.0 13.7 59.7
2008 321 26.0 12.3 54.5
2009 311 27.0 11.5 52.4
2010 315 26.5 11.8 56.8
2011 333 25.0 13.3 62.2
2012 292 26.0 11.2 59.6
2013 295 25.0 11.8 56.3
2014 282 25.0 11.2 57.1
2015 285 26.0 10.9 60.7
2016 271 27.0 10.0 62.4
2017 289 24.9 11.5 61.6
2018 288 20.0 14.4 57.3
2019 302 20.0 15.1 53
2020 294 22.0 13.3 53.1
2021 297 21.0 14.1 58.2
2022 293 20.0 14.6 46.1
2023 322 22.5 14.3 60.9

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 Oakdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 32.0 15.4 98.6
1990 439 29.0 15.1 110
1991 469 30.0 15.6 94.9
1992 444 29.0 15.3 94.8
1993 505 34.0 14.9 95
1994 469 32.0 14.7 94.9
1995 417 30.0 13.9 30
1996 417 30.0 13.9 30
1997 446 28.0 15.9 41.5
1998 388 29.0 13.4 37.1
1999 391 28.5 13.7 51.9
2000 375 29.0 12.9 50.9
2001 344 29.0 11.9 48
2002 337 28.0 12.0 54
2003 337 28.0 12.0 54
2004 323 29.0 11.1 62.2
2005 339 26.5 12.8 49.9
2006 343 26.1 13.1 55.7
2007 357 26.0 13.7 59.7
2008 321 26.0 12.3 54.5
2009 311 27.0 11.5 52.4
2010 315 26.5 11.8 56.8
2011 333 25.0 13.3 62.2
2012 292 26.0 11.2 59.6
2013 295 25.0 11.8 56.3
2014 282 25.0 11.2 57.1
2015 285 26.0 10.9 60.7
2016 271 27.0 10.0 62.4
2017 289 24.9 11.5 61.6
2018 288 20.0 14.4 57.3
2019 302 20.0 15.1 53
2020 294 22.0 13.3 53.1
2021 297 21.0 14.1 58.2
2022 293 20.0 14.6 46.1
2023 322 22.5 14.3 60.9

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 Oakdale High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,083
2018 $13,280
2019 $13,476
2020 $13,113
2021 $13,845
2022 $15,343

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakdale High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 313 High schoolsRanks 161st of 321 High schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Oakdale High School)7756
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Allen Parish)7370
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Oakdale High School)7855
 23%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Oakdale High School)8279
 3%
   End of Course English II (Allen Parish)7882
 4%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course English I (Oakdale High School)7067
 3%
   End of Course English I (Allen Parish)8577
 8%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students302322
 6.6%
African American9795
 2.1%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White193205
 6.2%
Two or More Races211
 450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53%60.9%
 7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale High School

Oakdale High School ranks 170th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Oakdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Oakdale Elementary School
Middle : Oakdale Middle School

Students at Oakdale High School are 64% White, 30% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Oakdale High School.


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