Ouachita Parish High School

Summary:

Ouachita Parish High School is a public high school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,191 students. The school is part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which is ranked 44 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ouachita Parish High School faces several key challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American students (70.36%) compared to surrounding schools, lower academic performance as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) exam proficiency rates, and a high proportion of students (65.74%) from low-income families receiving free or reduced-price lunch. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ouachita Parish High School had 59% proficiency in English II, compared to 80% at Sterlington High School and 74% at West Monroe High School. Additionally, Ouachita Parish High School ranks 123 out of 165 Louisiana high schools for its special education students, with a 1-star rating, indicating a need for improvement in supporting this student population.

The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between Ouachita Parish High School and the higher-performing schools in the same Ouachita Parish School District, such as Sterlington High School and West Monroe High School. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes. Additionally, the high percentage of students from low-income families at Ouachita Parish High School likely presents additional challenges in terms of providing the necessary resources and support to ensure academic success.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 681 Highway 594
       Monroe, LA  71203


(318) 343-2769

District: Ouachita Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,134 Help


Feeder schools for Ouachita Parish High School:

Elementary:    Jack Hayes Elementary School
    Lakeshore School
    Swartz Lower Elementary School
    Swartz Upper Elementary School
Middle:    Ouachita Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  1,191

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.4%
White:
25.2%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Compare Details Ouachita Parish High School ranks worse than 59.2% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.4%), White (25.2%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ouachita Parish High School is 18.6. 3 high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ouachita Parish High School is $12,134. 3 high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ouachita Parish High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish High School 197th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Ouachita Parish High School in the ranking list.)

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Ouachita Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish 44th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ouachita Parish High School

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Rank History for all students at Ouachita Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.30 96th 290 66.9%
2008 58.83 129th 291 55.7%
2009 58.99 123rd 301 59.1%
2010 57.87 137th 297 53.9%
2011 52.28 168th 300 44.0%
2012 52.91 173rd 310 44.2%
2013 55.35 163rd 312 47.8%
2014 57.89 142nd 309 54.0%
2015 62.00 127th 312 59.3%
2016 64.90 100th 297 66.3%
2017 64.82 123rd 297 58.6%
2018 43.36 189th 302 37.4%
2019 50.40 163rd 313 47.9%
2021 38.67 199th 322 38.2%
2022 46.45 180th 326 44.8%
2023 44.92 188th 321 41.4%
2024 43.15 197th 333 40.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ouachita Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.84 57th 135 57.8%
2023 52.41 56th 138 59.4%
2024 28.35 123rd 165 25.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ouachita Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.98 165th 301 45.2%
2021 33.91 193rd 285 32.3%
2022 40.33 196th 322 39.1%
2023 41.13 196th 321 38.9%
2024 44.63 190th 328 42.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ouachita Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.69 174th 292 40.4%
2021 38.07 188th 288 34.7%
2022 43.05 186th 311 40.2%
2023 42.16 188th 308 39.0%
2024 45.23 181st 308 41.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ouachita Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.34 145th 291 50.2%
2021 38.98 185th 292 36.6%
2022 48.14 154th 301 48.8%
2023 45.04 178th 306 41.8%
2024 41.84 186th 315 41.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Ouachita Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.72 66th 233 71.7%
2021 50.04 107th 243 56.0%
2022 57.74 86th 256 66.4%
2023 55.52 100th 252 60.3%
2024 55.53 99th 260 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ouachita Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.41 98th 249 60.6%
2021 45.30 140th 245 42.9%
2022 56.60 108th 250 56.8%
2023 49.21 129th 249 48.2%
2024 55.15 116th 248 53.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Ouachita Parish 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 1763 1763
1990 1119 550 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1679
1991 1094 587 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1691
1992 1102 571 16 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1690
1993 1017 595 17 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1631
1994 1020 647 23 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1693
1995 913 651 25 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1595
1996 913 651 25 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1595
1997 835 654 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1512
1998 794 643 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1457
1999 750 638 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1411
2000 704 696 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1425
2001 730 743 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1486
2002 702 451 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1170
2003 702 451 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1170
2004 668 475 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1158
2005 627 459 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1105
2006 618 563 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1211
2007 582 578 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1181
2008 570 553 17 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1154
2009 510 612 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1148
2010 472 632 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1126
2011 499 647 11 10 2 0 0 0 1169
2012 497 690 12 10 1 0 0 0 1210
2013 485 710 15 13 1 0 1 0 1225
2014 491 742 14 14 1 0 3 0 1265
2015 467 772 20 20 2 0 4 0 1285
2016 432 813 19 19 2 1 12 0 1298
2017 379 827 9 15 1 1 14 0 1246
2018 306 819 18 19 0 0 16 0 1178
2019 309 820 16 16 0 0 13 0 1174
2020 303 815 14 17 0 0 12 0 1161
2021 288 802 12 21 1 0 10 0 1134
2022 301 809 9 26 1 0 11 0 1157
2023 300 838 10 32 3 0 8 0 1191

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ouachita Parish High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1763 108.5 16.2 14.5
1990 1679 103.0 16.3 16
1991 1691 101.0 16.7 18.7
1992 1690 101.0 16.7 18
1993 1631 102.0 16.0 21.3
1994 1693 103.0 16.4 21.2
1995 1595 98.0 16.3 25.8
1996 1595 98.0 16.3 25.8
1997 1512 95.9 15.8 27.9
1998 1457 96.0 15.2 30.2
1999 1411 101.0 14.0 34.1
2000 1425 104.8 13.6 26.2
2001 1486 108.0 13.8 38
2002 1170 89.5 13.1 30.9
2003 1170 89.5 13.1 30.9
2004 1158 85.1 13.6 39.6
2005 1105 79.1 14.0 37.6
2006 1211 85.6 14.1 39.1
2007 1181 86.0 13.7 42.1
2008 1154 90.0 12.8 40.8
2009 1148 91.3 12.6 47.4
2010 1126 86.0 13.0 51.4
2011 1169 88.0 13.2 56.1
2012 1210 87.6 13.8 59.8
2013 1225 86.8 14.1 27.3
2014 1265 88.0 14.3 59.7
2015 1285 89.0 14.4 57.1
2016 1298 98.0 13.2 61.1
2017 1246 78.9 15.7 61.6
2018 1178 75.4 15.6 63
2019 1174 72.4 16.2 66.4
2020 1161 71.0 16.3 67.4
2021 1134 69.3 16.3 38.4
2022 1157 63.7 18.1 37.6
2023 1191 63.9 18.6 65.7

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 Ouachita Parish High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1763 108.5 16.2 14.5
1990 1679 103.0 16.3 16
1991 1691 101.0 16.7 18.7
1992 1690 101.0 16.7 18
1993 1631 102.0 16.0 21.3
1994 1693 103.0 16.4 21.2
1995 1595 98.0 16.3 25.8
1996 1595 98.0 16.3 25.8
1997 1512 95.9 15.8 27.9
1998 1457 96.0 15.2 30.2
1999 1411 101.0 14.0 34.1
2000 1425 104.8 13.6 26.2
2001 1486 108.0 13.8 38
2002 1170 89.5 13.1 30.9
2003 1170 89.5 13.1 30.9
2004 1158 85.1 13.6 39.6
2005 1105 79.1 14.0 37.6
2006 1211 85.6 14.1 39.1
2007 1181 86.0 13.7 42.1
2008 1154 90.0 12.8 40.8
2009 1148 91.3 12.6 47.4
2010 1126 86.0 13.0 51.4
2011 1169 88.0 13.2 56.1
2012 1210 87.6 13.8 59.8
2013 1225 86.8 14.1 27.3
2014 1265 88.0 14.3 59.7
2015 1285 89.0 14.4 57.1
2016 1298 98.0 13.2 61.1
2017 1246 78.9 15.7 61.6
2018 1178 75.4 15.6 63
2019 1174 72.4 16.2 66.4
2020 1161 71.0 16.3 67.4
2021 1134 69.3 16.3 38.4
2022 1157 63.7 18.1 37.6
2023 1191 63.9 18.6 65.7

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 Ouachita Parish High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,386
2018 $10,608
2019 $10,824
2020 $11,082
2021 $12,034
2022 $12,134

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ouachita Parish High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 313 High schoolsRanks 188th of 321 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ouachita Parish High School)6561
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ouachita Parish)7170
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Ouachita Parish High School)6446
 18%
   End of Course Geometry (Ouachita Parish)7565
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Ouachita Parish High School)7060
 10%
   End of Course English II (Ouachita Parish)7067
 3%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Ouachita Parish High School)5557
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Ouachita Parish)6257
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Ouachita Parish High School)7266
 6%
   End of Course English I (Ouachita Parish)7270
 2%
   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 Students11741191
 1.4%
African American820838
 2.2%
American Indian03
Asian1610
 37.5%
Hispanic1632
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White309300
 2.9%
Two or More Races138
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%65.7%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ouachita Parish High School

Students at Ouachita Parish High School are 70% African American, 25% White, 3% Hispanic.

Ouachita Parish High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jack Hayes Elementary School
Elementary : Lakeshore School
Elementary : Swartz Lower Elementary School
Elementary : Swartz Upper Elementary School
Middle : Ouachita Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,191 students attended Ouachita Parish High School.

Ouachita Parish High School ranks 197th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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