Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Dequincy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Dequincy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dequincy High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dequincy High School?
The graduation rate of Dequincy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Dequincy High School?
324 students attend Dequincy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dequincy High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequincy High School?
Dequincy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dequincy High School offer ?
Dequincy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dequincy High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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