Is Arcadia High School a good school?

Arcadia High School ranks 205 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Arcadia High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Arcadia High School.

What is the racial makeup of Arcadia High School?

Students at Arcadia High School are 88% African American, 6% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Arcadia High School?

Arcadia High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Crawford Elementary School

Arcadia High School

Summary:

Arcadia High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Arcadia, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Bienville Parish School District, which is ranked 36 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Arcadia High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (88.49%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent year. This is lower than the district's overall 4-star rating. The school's test scores in various subjects, including Mathematics, English Language Arts, and End-of-Course exams, are generally lower than the Bienville Parish and Louisiana state averages. Additionally, Arcadia High School has a very high percentage of students (over 80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, nearby schools like Homer High School and Ruston High School, which are located in the Claiborne Parish and Lincoln Parish school districts, respectively, have different demographic compositions and performance levels. These comparisons suggest that factors beyond just staffing levels, such as socioeconomic and racial disparities, may be contributing to Arcadia High School's underperformance and the educational experiences of its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001

(318) 263-2264

District: Bienville Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,628

Feeder schools for Arcadia High School:

Elementary:

Crawford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.5%

White:

5.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arcadia High School ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Arcadia High School ranks worse than 61.6% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.5%), White (5.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arcadia High School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Arcadia High School employs 27.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arcadia High School is $24,628.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arcadia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia High School 197^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Arcadia High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia High School 205^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Arcadia 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:

Bienville Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Bienville Parish 36^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arcadia High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	40.20	265^th	396	33.1%
2008	28.70	322^nd	413	22.0%
2009	37.65	296^th	425	30.4%
2010	29.32	324^th	408	20.6%
2011	19.33	379^th	412	8.0%
2012	23.68	364^th	442	17.6%
2013	18.19	384^th	457	16.0%
2014	28.78	354^th	470	24.7%
2015	40.45	318^th	482	34.0%
2016	27.25	343^rd	435	21.1%
2017	20.77	361^st	437	17.4%
2018	26.62	314^th	411	23.6%
2019	35.82	304^th	449	32.3%
2021	40.81	277^th	459	39.7%
2022	41.11	279^th	460	39.3%
2023	34.32	315^th	465	32.3%
2024	57.84	197^th	449	56.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	36.10	283^rd	403	29.8%
2019	39.12	282^nd	430	34.4%
2021	44.94	245^th	455	46.2%
2022	50.38	224^th	458	51.1%
2023	38.92	287^th	459	37.5%
2024	57.71	186^th	444	58.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	29.92	318^th	418	23.9%
2021	46.03	251^st	441	43.1%
2022	48.51	237^th	441	46.3%
2023	36.90	303^rd	444	31.8%
2024	58.77	178^th	415	57.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	39.52	260^th	418	37.8%
2021	34.78	293^rd	442	33.7%
2022	43.65	249^th	442	43.7%
2023	35.46	289^th	443	34.8%
2024	49.60	219^th	426	48.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	41.82	195^th	313	37.7%
2019	51.64	151^st	338	55.3%
2021	58.26	121^st	352	65.6%
2022	60.15	117^th	360	67.5%
2023	50.80	162^nd	360	55.0%
2024	69.21	88^th	333	73.6%

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

Rank History for Arcadia High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	37.24	209^th	290	27.9%
2008	6.62	282^nd	291	3.1%
2009	19.79	258^th	301	14.3%
2010	33.82	227^th	297	23.6%
2011	47.91	196^th	300	34.7%
2012	46.40	202^nd	310	34.8%
2013	64.44	108^th	312	65.4%
2014	63.47	112^th	309	63.8%
2015	42.99	223^rd	312	28.5%
2016	49.74	191^st	297	35.7%
2017	56.43	164^th	297	44.8%
2018	40.06	200^th	302	33.8%
2019	23.12	246^th	313	21.4%
2021	29.49	225^th	322	30.1%
2022	35.84	209^th	326	35.9%
2023	29.55	231^st	321	28.0%
2024	41.53	205^th	333	38.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	29.23	221^st	301	26.6%
2021	33.80	197^th	285	30.9%
2022	39.59	198^th	322	38.5%
2023	29.23	233^rd	321	27.4%
2024	46.39	184^th	328	43.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	34.35	210^th	292	28.1%
2021	29.38	211^th	288	26.7%
2022	38.32	200^th	311	35.7%
2023	33.08	217^th	308	29.5%
2024	51.51	159^th	308	48.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	20.92	237^th	291	18.6%
2021	32.30	207^th	292	29.1%
2022	30.07	208^th	301	30.9%
2023	26.81	223^rd	306	27.1%
2024	47.60	164^th	315	47.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Arcadia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	39.70	142^nd	233	39.1%
2021	56.98	84^th	243	65.4%
2022	57.43	88^th	256	65.6%
2023	45.22	139^th	252	44.8%
2024	55.97	96^th	260	63.1%

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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 Arcadia 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	320	320
1990	130	206	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1991	125	185	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1992	132	205	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1993	146	222	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1994	128	217	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1995	77	250	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1996	77	250	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1997	51	286	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1998	43	284	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1999	40	275	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2000	46	244	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2001	30	221	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2002	22	219	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	243
2003	22	219	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	243
2004	30	214	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	249
2005	31	210	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	246
2006	34	226	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2007	32	210	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	246
2008	22	204	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2009	17	213	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2010	21	282	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2011	26	276	0	5	0	0	0	0	307
2012	19	269	0	8	0	0	0	0	296
2013	16	285	0	10	0	0	0	0	311
2014	13	274	0	6	0	0	0	0	293
2015	20	270	0	3	0	0	0	0	293
2016	15	277	0	4	0	0	0	0	296
2017	16	289	0	6	0	0	0	0	311
2018	13	284	0	3	0	0	1	0	301
2019	13	266	0	2	0	0	0	0	281
2020	15	257	0	2	0	0	3	0	277
2021	15	228	0	2	0	0	6	0	251
2022	14	220	0	6	0	0	8	0	248
2023	14	223	1	5	0	0	9	0	252

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 Arcadia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	320	25.0	12.8	169.4
1990	336	27.0	12.4	159.5
1991	310	22.0	14.0	94.8
1992	338	24.0	14.0	95
1993	369	25.0	14.8	95.1
1994	345	26.0	13.3	94.8
1995	327	20.5	16.0	66.1
1996	327	20.5	16.0	66.1
1997	337	23.2	14.5	55.2
1998	328	22.0	14.9	74.4
1999	316	20.0	15.8	86.4
2000	290	22.0	13.2	86.2
2001	252	21.0	12.0	75.4
2002	243	24.0	10.1	73.3
2003	243	24.0	10.1	73.3
2004	249	24.1	10.3	67.1
2005	246	21.0	11.7	75.2
2006	265	21.0	12.6	70.2
2007	246	19.0	12.9	76.4
2008	230	24.6	9.3	78.3
2009	235	23.0	10.2	85.1
2010	310	25.9	11.9	82.9
2011	307	26.9	11.4	78.8
2012	296	27.9	10.5	81.8
2013	311	25.9	11.9	82.6
2014	293	24.9	11.7	83.3
2015	293	24.0	12.2	82.9
2016	296	n/a	n/a	87.2
2017	311	41.8	7.4	90
2018	301	23.6	12.7	90.7
2019	281	25.5	11.0	65.1
2020	277	22.1	12.5	71.1
2021	251	22.0	11.3	69.7
2022	248	26.0	9.5	71
2023	252	27.1	9.2	82.9

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 Arcadia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	320	25.0	12.8	169.4
1990	336	27.0	12.4	159.5
1991	310	22.0	14.0	94.8
1992	338	24.0	14.0	95
1993	369	25.0	14.8	95.1
1994	345	26.0	13.3	94.8
1995	327	20.5	16.0	66.1
1996	327	20.5	16.0	66.1
1997	337	23.2	14.5	55.2
1998	328	22.0	14.9	74.4
1999	316	20.0	15.8	86.4
2000	290	22.0	13.2	86.2
2001	252	21.0	12.0	75.4
2002	243	24.0	10.1	73.3
2003	243	24.0	10.1	73.3
2004	249	24.1	10.3	67.1
2005	246	21.0	11.7	75.2
2006	265	21.0	12.6	70.2
2007	246	19.0	12.9	76.4
2008	230	24.6	9.3	78.3
2009	235	23.0	10.2	85.1
2010	310	25.9	11.9	82.9
2011	307	26.9	11.4	78.8
2012	296	27.9	10.5	81.8
2013	311	25.9	11.9	82.6
2014	293	24.9	11.7	83.3
2015	293	24.0	12.2	82.9
2016	296	n/a	n/a	87.2
2017	311	41.8	7.4	90
2018	301	23.6	12.7	90.7
2019	281	25.5	11.0	65.1
2020	277	22.1	12.5	71.1
2021	251	22.0	11.3	69.7
2022	248	26.0	9.5	71
2023	252	27.1	9.2	82.9

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 Arcadia High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$16,810
2018	$18,927
2019	$21,980
2020	$19,263
2021	$22,168
2022	$24,628

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcadia High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 304^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 315^th of 465 Middle schools	0%
Ranks 246^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 231^st of 321 High schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia High School)	61	22	39%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bienville Parish)	61	47	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arcadia High School)	57	61	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bienville Parish)	65	65
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Arcadia High School)	29	23	6%
6th Grade Social Studies (Bienville Parish)	45	31	14%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	42	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arcadia High School)	61	62	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bienville Parish)	74	60	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Arcadia High School)	49	21	28%
7th Grade Social Studies (Bienville Parish)	57	39	18%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia High School)	43	60	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bienville Parish)	54	55	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arcadia High School)	46	70	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bienville Parish)	72	65	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Arcadia High School)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bienville Parish)	69	38	31%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Arcadia High School)	41	45	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bienville Parish)	54	74	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Arcadia High School)	55	65	10%
End of Course English II (Bienville Parish)	69	66	3%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Arcadia High School)	54	36	18%
End of Course U.S. History (Bienville Parish)	54	45	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Arcadia High School)	47	58	11%
End of Course English I (Bienville Parish)	66	72	6%
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	281	252	10.3%
African American	266	223	16.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	14	7.7%
Two or More Races	0	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.1%	82.9%	17.8%

Schools Near Arcadia 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 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	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
Arcadia High School	Public	6-12	967 Daniel Street	Arcadia	71001	Bienville Parish	Bienville Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 263-2264	252	27	9.2	82.9%	14 (5.6%)	223 (88.5%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	41.5	205^th of 333 public high schools	38.4%		29.5	231^st of 321 public high schools	28.0%	26	40.0	61.0	61.0	52.0	55.0	95.0	82.0	75.0	67.0	31.0	64.0	52.0	66.0	50.0	$24,628
Ruston High School	Public	9-12	900 Bearcat Drive	Ruston	71270	Lincoln Parish	Lincoln Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 255-0807	1,310	81	16.1	50.1%	585 (44.7%)	581 (44.4%)	98 (7.5%)	22 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.7%)	70.3	85^th of 333 public high schools	74.5%		72.3	70^th of 321 public high schools	78.2%	15									68.0	69.0	80.0	67.0	74.0	74.0	$13,838
Homer High School	Public	9-12	1008 North Main	Homer	71040	Claiborne Parish	Claiborne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 927-2985	234	12	19.5	90.6%	24 (10.3%)	197 (84.2%)	8 (3.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	6.1	307^th of 333 public high schools	7.8%		3.4	309^th of 321 public high schools	3.7%	2									21.0		34.0	17.0	40.0		$17,289

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Rank History for high school African American students at Arcadia High School

Enrollment information for Arcadia High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arcadia High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Arcadia High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arcadia High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcadia High School

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