Special School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 187 students in Special School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Louisiana.
Public High Schools in Special School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Public High School in Special School District have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
Special School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has increased from 5% over five school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≤10% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
