General Trass High School

General Trass High School is a public high school located in Lake Providence, Louisiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 230 students. The school is part of the East Carroll Parish school district, which is ranked 100 out of 118 districts in Louisiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, General Trass High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 131 out of 297 Louisiana high schools in 2015-2016 (3-star rating) to 184 out of 329 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). In comparison, the nearby Oak Grove High School, which is part of the West Carroll Parish district, has maintained a higher ranking, placing 116 out of 329 Louisiana high schools in 2024-2025 with a 3-star rating. Additionally, General Trass High School has had lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the state average, as well as significantly higher rates of chronic absenteeism.

The analysis also reveals that General Trass High School has lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, English I, and U.S. History. In contrast, Oak Grove High School has higher proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at General Trass High School likely contributes to the school's lower academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of this student population.