Summary:
The Jefferson Davis Parish in Louisiana is home to 4 high schools: Jennings High School, Lake Arthur High School, Welsh High School, and Elton High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a range of educational opportunities in the region.
Among the 4 high schools, Welsh High School stands out as the top performer. It is ranked 111th out of 329 Louisiana high schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years. Additionally, Welsh High School boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 83.2% in 2022-2023. Lake Arthur High School also excels, outperforming the district and state averages in several test score categories, including Mathematics and English Language Arts.
On the other hand, Jennings High School and Elton High School have struggled to meet the district and state averages in various academic metrics. Jennings High School had lower proficiency rates compared to the Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana averages in most subject areas and grade levels, while Elton High School had the weakest performance overall. Additionally, all 4 high schools faced a consistent challenge with a 24.6% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2023-2024 school year, which may be a contributing factor to the overall academic performance of the district.
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