Serving 526 students in grades 8-12, Ville Platte 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 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 526 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ville Platte High School is ranked #849 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ville Platte High School?
The graduation rate of Ville Platte High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ville Platte High School?
526 students attend Ville Platte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ville Platte High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ville Platte High School?
Ville Platte High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ville Platte High School offer ?
Ville Platte High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Ville Platte High School part of?
I really enjoy going to this school.We are trying our hardest with the help of our teachers, principal and vice principals, parents, and other volunteers to raise our GPAs.At this school we have a wonderful band, basketball teams,football team,choir,majorettes,danceline,cheerleaders, and pep squad.Our Boy's basketball team is in the playoffs we are district and bi-district champs.We always have a crowd of fans supporting us.We have very good realtionships with our teacher I love to get up early every morning to go to school. We have fun at our school. I would reccomend our school to anyone because we are wonderful people.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - morga
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 526 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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