Minden High School

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Minden High School ranks 226 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Minden High School is a public high school in Minden, Louisiana, serving 807 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Webster Parish school district, which is ranked 69 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minden High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Lakeside Junior-Senior High School, with a higher percentage of African American students (53.66% vs. 21.54%) and a lower percentage of White students (40.15% vs. 68.76%). Academically, Minden High School's performance, as measured by LEAP/EOC exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in Algebra I, Minden High had a 45% proficiency rate, compared to 55% for the district and 62% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minden High School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the middle for African American and White students but lower for special education and low socioeconomic status students. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.6 to 20.3 over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Lakeside Junior-Senior High School (19.0). While Minden High School has seen a slight decrease in the percentage of White students and a corresponding increase in the percentage of African American students, its academic performance has been inconsistent across different subject areas and school years.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71055

(318) 377-2766

District: Webster Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,315

Feeder schools for Minden High School:

Elementary:	E. S. Richardson Elementary School
	J. A. Phillips Elementary School
	J. L. Jones Elementary School
Middle:	Webster Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 761

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.0%

White:

38.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Minden High School ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Webster Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Minden High School has the largest high school student body size in the Webster Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (56%), White (38.8%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Webster Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minden High School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Webster Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Minden High School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minden High School is $13,315, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Webster Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minden High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minden High School 226^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Minden High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Webster Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Parish 69^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Minden High School

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Rank History for all students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	43.83	189^th	290	34.8%
2008	36.14	204^th	291	29.9%
2009	28.27	240^th	301	20.3%
2010	32.36	232^nd	297	21.9%
2011	40.01	221^st	300	26.3%
2012	34.11	247^th	310	20.3%
2013	43.18	227^th	312	27.2%
2014	37.51	236^th	309	23.6%
2015	25.17	268^th	312	14.1%
2016	21.98	264^th	297	11.1%
2017	19.66	266^th	297	10.4%
2018	30.55	221^st	302	26.8%
2019	25.90	236^th	313	24.6%
2021	29.32	227^th	322	29.5%
2022	32.64	219^th	326	32.8%
2023	34.97	215^th	321	33.0%
2024	33.05	226^th	333	32.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	15.31	111^th	122	9.0%
2021	18.43	115^th	135	14.8%
2022	30.92	94^th	139	32.4%
2024	25.45	131^st	165	20.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	22.69	238^th	301	20.9%
2021	18.36	239^th	285	16.1%
2022	23.48	254^th	322	21.1%
2023	32.51	224^th	321	30.2%
2024	28.87	238^th	328	27.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	33.54	211^th	292	27.7%
2021	30.62	208^th	288	27.8%
2022	32.45	216^th	311	30.5%
2023	30.25	223^rd	308	27.6%
2024	29.04	230^th	308	25.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	25.87	219^th	291	24.7%
2021	35.50	197^th	292	32.5%
2022	30.46	207^th	301	31.2%
2023	37.47	197^th	306	35.6%
2024	36.84	200^th	315	36.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	24.53	183^rd	233	21.5%
2021	27.47	180^th	243	25.9%
2022	33.90	167^th	256	34.8%
2023	38.44	150^th	252	40.5%
2024	39.20	156^th	260	40.0%

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Rank History for White students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	48.93	138^th	249	44.6%
2021	47.11	132^nd	245	46.1%
2022	32.26	188^th	250	24.8%
2023	37.85	166^th	249	33.3%
2024	38.45	167^th	248	32.7%

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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 Minden 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	944	944
1990	514	399	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	913
1991	499	410	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	909
1992	509	442	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	951
1993	493	429	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	922
1994	422	458	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1995	402	456	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	858
1996	402	456	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	858
1997	400	464	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	866
1998	412	467	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	885
1999	396	407	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	807
2000	423	441	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	865
2001	403	457	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	863
2002	419	500	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	922
2003	419	500	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	922
2004	384	459	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	849
2005	356	446	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
2006	342	410	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
2007	353	422	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	785
2008	331	398	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	740
2009	318	435	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	759
2010	343	442	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
2011	348	455	6	6	0	0	2	0	817
2012	396	476	3	8	1	0	1	0	885
2013	394	482	4	10	1	1	1	0	893
2014	376	480	2	11	1	0	4	0	874
2015	355	480	1	8	0	0	2	0	846
2016	345	501	4	10	1	0	2	0	863
2017	321	502	5	10	2	0	8	0	848
2018	336	462	4	13	0	0	8	0	823
2019	342	447	6	12	0	0	9	0	816
2020	341	407	8	15	0	0	12	0	783
2021	329	386	6	20	0	1	17	0	759
2022	308	404	8	21	0	2	17	0	760
2023	324	433	10	19	1	3	17	0	807
2024	295	426	6	15	0	3	16	0	761

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 Minden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	944	61.0	15.4	22
1990	913	54.0	16.9	23.2
1991	909	55.0	16.5	25
1992	951	54.0	17.6	26.6
1993	922	49.0	18.8	31.3
1994	880	52.0	16.9	30.8
1995	858	54.0	15.9	33
1996	858	54.0	15.9	33
1997	866	53.0	16.3	37.6
1998	885	51.0	17.4	34.8
1999	807	52.0	15.5	39.8
2000	865	52.0	16.6	40.3
2001	863	53.0	16.3	41.3
2002	922	51.0	18.1	48.9
2003	922	51.0	18.1	48.9
2004	849	53.0	16.0	41.6
2005	811	49.5	16.4	45.4
2006	761	45.7	16.7	45.3
2007	785	45.4	17.3	48.8
2008	740	46.2	16.0	53.9
2009	759	46.4	16.4	56
2010	802	47.2	16.9	51.9
2011	817	48.0	17.0	53.4
2012	885	56.0	15.8	48.4
2013	893	54.0	16.5	53.6
2014	874	53.0	16.4	55.8
2015	846	51.0	16.5	57.4
2016	863	61.0	14.1	53.7
2017	848	53.3	15.8	62.1
2018	823	44.0	18.7	36.3
2019	816	45.0	18.1	43.8
2020	783	45.0	17.4	50.3
2021	759	42.0	18.0	50.1
2022	760	43.0	17.6	55.9
2023	807	39.6	20.3	43.6
2024	761	53.0	14.3	54.3

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 Minden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	944	61.0	15.4	22
1990	913	54.0	16.9	23.2
1991	909	55.0	16.5	25
1992	951	54.0	17.6	26.6
1993	922	49.0	18.8	31.3
1994	880	52.0	16.9	30.8
1995	858	54.0	15.9	33
1996	858	54.0	15.9	33
1997	866	53.0	16.3	37.6
1998	885	51.0	17.4	34.8
1999	807	52.0	15.5	39.8
2000	865	52.0	16.6	40.3
2001	863	53.0	16.3	41.3
2002	922	51.0	18.1	48.9
2003	922	51.0	18.1	48.9
2004	849	53.0	16.0	41.6
2005	811	49.5	16.4	45.4
2006	761	45.7	16.7	45.3
2007	785	45.4	17.3	48.8
2008	740	46.2	16.0	53.9
2009	759	46.4	16.4	56
2010	802	47.2	16.9	51.9
2011	817	48.0	17.0	53.4
2012	885	56.0	15.8	48.4
2013	893	54.0	16.5	53.6
2014	874	53.0	16.4	55.8
2015	846	51.0	16.5	57.4
2016	863	61.0	14.1	53.7
2017	848	53.3	15.8	62.1
2018	823	44.0	18.7	36.3
2019	816	45.0	18.1	43.8
2020	783	45.0	17.4	50.3
2021	759	42.0	18.0	50.1
2022	760	43.0	17.6	55.9
2023	807	39.6	20.3	43.6
2024	761	53.0	14.3	54.3

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 Minden High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,125
2018	$10,774
2019	$11,081
2020	$11,254
2021	$13,120
2022	$13,315

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minden High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 215^th of 321 High schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Minden High School)	43	48	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Webster Parish)	54	57	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Minden High School)	57	57
End of Course English II (Webster Parish)	56	57	1%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Minden High School)	43	39	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Webster Parish)	47	39	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Minden High School)	63	67	4%
End of Course English I (Webster Parish)	65	66	1%
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	816	807	1.1%
African American	447	433	3.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	12	19	58.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	342	324	5.3%
Two or More Races	9	17	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	43.6%	0.1%

Schools Near Minden 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
Minden High School	Public	9-12	1103 S College St	Minden	71055	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 377-2766	761	53	14.3	54.3%	295 (38.8%)	426 (56.0%)	15 (2.0%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.1%)	33	226^th of 333 public high schools	32.1%		35	215^th of 321 public high schools	33.0%	11									45.0	53.0	65.0	46.0	56.0	38.0	$13,315
Lakeside Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	9090 Hwy 371	Sibley	71073	Webster Parish	Webster Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 377-2133	558	30	18.3	46.6%	381 (68.3%)	127 (22.8%)	31 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	76.3	62^nd of 333 public high schools	81.4%		73.2	63^rd of 321 public high schools	80.4%	1	65.0	61.0	59.0	62.0	78.0	75.0	68.0	74.0	69.0		88.0	71.0	80.0	74.0	$12,860
Haughton High School	Public	8-12	210 East McKinley Street	Haughton	71037	Bossier Parish	Bossier Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 549-5450	1,412	74	19.0	48.9%	946 (67.0%)	261 (18.5%)	138 (9.8%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	54 (3.8%)	67.2	103^rd of 333 public high schools	69.1%		67.9	100^th of 321 public high schools	68.8%	3									71.0	71.0	75.0	64.0	76.0	65.0	$12,563
Homer High School	Public	9-12	1008 North Main	Homer	71040	Claiborne Parish	Claiborne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 927-2985	249	18	13.9	94.0%	24 (9.6%)	211 (84.7%)	8 (3.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	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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