Summary:
Basile, Louisiana is home to a single high school, Basile High School, which serves students from 5th through 12th grade with a total enrollment of 432 students as part of the Evangeline Parish school district.
Basile High School presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the school is a standout in English Language Arts (ELA), with 80% of students proficient compared to 70% for both the district and state. It also boasts a very low dropout rate of just 0.9% and a graduation rate of 89.1%, which is above the state average. However, there are significant concerns. The school's state ranking has been volatile, dropping to the 45th percentile (2 stars) in the most recent year. A major weakness is U.S. History, where only 30% of students are proficient—far below the state average of 55%. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is high at 25.2%, and math proficiency (60%) slightly trails the state average (62%).
Key takeaways for parents include a clear "ELA paradox" where the school excels in reading and writing but struggles in history and some math areas. The school's performance is not uniform across all middle school grades, with 7th-grade math and social studies being particular weak points. While the school successfully retains and graduates students, the high chronic absenteeism and declining state ranking suggest that overall academic standing is slipping. The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 14:1, and 58.8% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating a majority from low-income households. Parents should investigate the school's specific support for U.S. History and middle school math instruction.
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