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West Monroe High School

201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,189 students in grades 8-12, West Monroe High School ranks in the top 10% 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 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • 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

West Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Monroe High School's student population of 2,189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,189 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 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
West Monroe High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Monroe High School is 0.53, 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)
#123 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Monroe High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Monroe 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.
61%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Monroe 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.
33%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Monroe 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
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Monroe High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Monroe High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Monroe High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Monroe High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Monroe 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 West Monroe 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 West Monroe High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of West Monroe High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Monroe 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
48%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Monroe 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
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Monroe 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 West Monroe High School's ranking?
West Monroe High School is ranked #123 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West Monroe High School often compared to?
West Monroe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neville High School, Sterlington High School, West Ouachita High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Monroe High School?
The graduation rate of West Monroe High School is 82%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend West Monroe High School?
2,189 students attend West Monroe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Monroe High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Monroe High School?
West Monroe High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Monroe High School offer ?
West Monroe High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is West Monroe High School part of?
West Monroe High School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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