Summary:
Zip code 70515, serving the Basile, Louisiana area, is home to a single high school, Basile High School, which serves grades 5 through 12 with a total enrollment of 432 students and is part of the Evangeline Parish school district.
Basile High School presents a mixed but promising profile for parents. Its greatest strength is in English Language Arts (ELA), where 80% of students are proficient, significantly outperforming both the district and state averages of 70%. The school also boasts a strong graduation rate of 89.1% and an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.9%, far better than the state average of 3.1%. However, the school faces challenges in Mathematics (60% proficiency) and Social Studies (51% proficiency), both of which fall below state averages. A particular area of concern is the U.S. History End-of-Course exam, where only 30% of students were proficient, dramatically lower than the state average of 55%. Additionally, while students are not dropping out, the chronic absenteeism rate of 25.2% is higher than the state average of 22.5%, which may be a hidden factor affecting academic performance in weaker subjects.
Performance at Basile High School shows notable year-over-year volatility, with test scores fluctuating significantly depending on the student cohort. The school's strongest academic performance relative to the state is found in its middle school grades (6-8), suggesting effective foundational instruction. Overall, the school holds a 2-star rating and ranks 178th out of 325 high schools in Louisiana. While it excels in ELA and keeping students enrolled, parents should be aware of the need for improvement in math, social studies, and addressing chronic absenteeism to ensure balanced academic growth.
Thank you for your feedback!