Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Simsboro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Simsboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Simsboro High School's student population of 554 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Simsboro 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 Simsboro High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
44%
41%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Simsboro High School is ranked #407 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Simsboro High School often compared to?
Simsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Choudrant High School, Ruston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Simsboro High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Simsboro High School?
554 students attend Simsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Simsboro High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simsboro High School?
Simsboro High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Simsboro High School offer ?
Simsboro High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Simsboro High School part of?
Simsboro High School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.
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