Wossman High School

Wossman High School is a public high school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving 666 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the City of Monroe School District, which is ranked 86 out of 118 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wossman High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 205 out of 329 schools and a 2-star rating.

Wossman High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were below the state and district averages in all subject areas, with the largest gaps in Biology (38% vs. 59% state) and U.S. History (44% vs. 54% state). The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 82.7% and 92.4% over the past few years, which is generally on par with the state and district averages, but its dropout rate has been higher, ranging from 0.7% to 4.3% in recent years. Additionally, Wossman High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, reaching as high as 48.3% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Interestingly, Wossman High School's performance is generally lower than the nearby Neville High School, which is also part of the City of Monroe School District but consistently ranks in the top half of Louisiana high schools. In contrast, the nearby Carroll High School, which is also part of the same district, performs even worse than Wossman High School across various metrics. The school's high concentration of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 86% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its overall academic challenges.