Serving 2,134 students in grades 9-12, Walker High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Walker High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker High School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walker High School?
The graduation rate of Walker High School is 93%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Walker High School?
2,134 students attend Walker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Walker High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker High School?
Walker High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker High School offer ?
Walker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walker High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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