Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Atlanta 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Atlanta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#874 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
41%
41%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlanta High School's ranking?
Atlanta High School is ranked #874 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?
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 Atlanta High School?
The graduation rate of Atlanta High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Atlanta High School?
230 students attend Atlanta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Atlanta High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlanta High School?
Atlanta High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlanta High School offer ?
Atlanta High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlanta High School part of?
Atlanta High School is part of Winn Parish School District.
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