Summary:
The East Carroll Parish school district is home to a single high school, General Trass High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in Lake Providence, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 214 students.
General Trass High School is a standout for its remarkable upward trajectory, climbing from the 29th percentile in state rankings three years ago to the 52nd percentile (a 3-star rating) for the 2025-2026 school year. This improvement is supported by a very high graduation rate of 93.8% and an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.4%, both far better than state averages. The school also boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of only 10.3%, which is significantly lower than both the district average of 17.7% and the state average of 22.5%. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, the school provides small class sizes that likely contribute to its ability to offer individualized attention and foster strong student engagement.
Academically, the school shows a fascinating pattern of growth. While 8th-grade proficiency rates are low (43% in math, 49% in English Language Arts, and 22% in social studies), students dramatically improve by the time they take End-of-Course exams, with U.S. History proficiency jumping to 73% and Biology to 71%—both exceeding state averages. However, a notable 29-point gap exists between English I (39% proficient) and English II (68% proficient) exams, which warrants further investigation. Serving a population where over 92% of students are economically disadvantaged, General Trass High School is effectively defying the odds, and as the only high school in the district, its success directly defines the entire parish's high school performance.
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