Summary:
Jackson, Louisiana, is home to a single public high school, East Feliciana High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the East Feliciana Parish school district, with a total enrollment of 231 students.
East Feliciana High School presents a mixed picture of progress and persistent challenges. On the positive side, the school has shown remarkable improvement in its state ranking, jumping from the 12th percentile in the 2024-2025 school year to the 31st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 2-star rating. A standout strength is Algebra I, where 72% of students score proficient, outperforming the state average of 65%. However, the school struggles significantly in other areas. U.S. History is a major concern, with only 17% of students proficient—a staggering 38 points below the state average. The school also faces serious non-academic hurdles: a graduation rate of 76.9% is below the state average of 85%, a dropout rate of 6.8% is more than double the state rate of 3.1%, and chronic absenteeism sits at 29.8%, nearly double the district rate of 15.5%.
These metrics paint a picture of a school making academic strides in some subjects while grappling with deep-rooted socioeconomic challenges. With over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the high rates of absenteeism and dropout are significant obstacles. The improvement in state ranking suggests positive momentum, but the low proficiency in U.S. History and the high dropout rate indicate that the school must address both instructional quality and student engagement to ensure all students succeed.
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