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Starks High School

137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Starks 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (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

Starks 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
Starks High School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 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
Starks 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 Starks High School is 0.10, 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)
#874 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Starks High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Starks 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.
25-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Starks 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 Starks 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
9:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Starks High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Starks High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Starks High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Starks High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Starks 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Starks 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 Starks High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Starks 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 Starks 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
46%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Starks 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Starks 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
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 Starks High School's ranking?
Starks High School is ranked #874 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Starks High School often compared to?
Starks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starks High School?
The graduation rate of Starks High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Starks High School?
327 students attend Starks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Starks High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starks High School?
Starks High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Starks High School offer ?
Starks High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Starks High School part of?
Starks High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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