Summary:
In zip code 70467, there is a single high school, Varnado High School, serving grades 6 through 12 with 256 students in the rural community of Varnado, Louisiana.
Varnado High School presents a mixed picture of performance. On the positive side, the school boasts a strong graduation rate of 90.5%, which is notably higher than both the Washington Parish district average of 83.2% and the state average of 85%. This is a significant achievement given that 82% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school also excels in specific end-of-course exams, outperforming the state in Algebra I (76% proficient vs. 65% state) and English I (71% vs. 66%) for the 2025-2026 school year. However, there are critical challenges. The school significantly underperforms the state in general Mathematics (36% vs. 62%) and Biology (33% vs. 60%). Its chronic absenteeism rate of 26.9% is a major concern, exceeding both the district (23.4%) and state (22.5%) averages, which likely contributes to the lower test scores in foundational subjects.
The most striking finding is the contrast between math and English performance. While overall English Language Arts proficiency (59%) is closer to the state average (70%), math proficiency (36%) lags far behind (62% state). This suggests a systemic issue with math instruction that does not affect English. The school has consistently earned a 2-star rating and ranked in the 38th-42nd percentile of Louisiana high schools over the last three years. With a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, the school has the potential for personalized attention, but addressing chronic absenteeism and improving math and science instruction appear to be the most impactful areas for improvement.
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