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Dodson High School

305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dodson High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dodson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dodson High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
290 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dodson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodson High School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1078 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dodson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dodson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dodson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dodson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dodson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dodson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dodson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dodson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dodson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dodson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Dodson High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dodson High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dodson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dodson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodson High School's ranking?
Dodson High School is ranked #1078 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dodson High School often compared to?
Dodson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvin High School, Atlanta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dodson High School?
The graduation rate of Dodson High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Dodson High School?
290 students attend Dodson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dodson High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodson High School?
Dodson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dodson High School offer ?
Dodson High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dodson High School part of?
Dodson High School is part of Winn Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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