High Schools in Madison Parish

The high schools in Madison Parish, Louisiana are struggling academically, with both Madison High School and Christian Acres Alternative School ranking in the bottom 10-15% and 2-3% of Louisiana high schools, respectively, over the past few years. These schools face significant challenges, including low graduation rates, poor test scores, and high rates of students from low-income families.

Madison High School had a four-year graduation rate of 83.2% in 2022-2023, which is below the state average. Both Madison High School and Christian Acres Alternative School had a 3.3% dropout rate in the same year. Proficiency rates on LEAP/End of Course exams at Madison High School were significantly below the state averages, ranging from 21% to 48% proficient or better, compared to state averages of 54% to 69%. At Christian Acres Alternative School, proficiency rates on LEAP/English Language Arts exams were only 7% for all grades and 9% for 8th grade, compared to the state average of 70%.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools, 86.01% at Madison High School and 54.84% at Christian Acres Alternative School, indicate that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact academic performance. The overall poor performance of the schools in Madison Parish suggests that the challenges they face may be persistent and difficult to address, and may warrant further investigation and potential intervention from the district or state education authorities.