Summary:
The city of Olla, Louisiana, is served by two public schools within the top-ranked LaSalle Parish school district, which is rated 8th out of 116 districts in the state: Olla-Standard Elementary School (serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade) and LaSalle High School (serving 9th through 12th grade).
LaSalle High School is the standout performer in the area, consistently exceeding district and state averages on End-of-Course exams, with exceptional proficiency in Biology (89%) and a perfect 0% dropout rate. This high school also benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, which likely supports its strong academic results and a graduation rate of 93.5%. In contrast, Olla-Standard Elementary School performs well, generally matching or exceeding state averages, but it often lags behind its own district averages, particularly in English Language Arts (73% vs. 83% district) and Social Studies (66% vs. 67% district). A notable paradox exists at the high school: despite its stellar academics, it has a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, significantly higher than the state average of 22.5%, suggesting that effective interventions may be in place for students who attend regularly.
Key metrics show that both schools serve a student population with a significant economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch rates around 60%. Olla-Standard Elementary has a higher enrollment (398 students) and a larger student-teacher ratio (15.6:1) compared to the high school. While the elementary school ranks in the 69th percentile statewide, LaSalle High School ranks in the 83rd percentile, reflecting its sustained academic excellence. For parents, the high school offers a clear advantage in academic performance and student support, while the elementary school provides a solid foundation, with Social Studies being a relative area for potential improvement.
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