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Aspire High School (Closed 2013)

180 Creek Bend Rd
Jonesville, LA 71343
Aspire High School serves 34 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
<50%
71%
(11-12)
<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
53%
41%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(11-12)
≤20%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspire High School?
The graduation rate of Aspire High School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Aspire High School?
34 students attend Aspire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Aspire High School students are Black, and 47% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire High School?
Aspire High School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aspire High School offer ?
Aspire High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Aspire High School part of?
Aspire High School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.

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