Summary:
In zip code 70578, there is one high school, Rayne High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in the Rayne, Louisiana area with a total enrollment of 653 students.
Rayne High School shows a mixed performance profile. The school has a strong graduation rate of 87.9%, which is above both the Acadia Parish district average (87.0%) and the state average (85.0%), and an excellent dropout rate of just 1.3%. However, this positive news is contrasted by a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.7%, which is significantly worse than the district (29.8%) and state (22.5%) averages. Academically, the school is a relative standout in English, with proficiency rates in English II matching the state average, but it consistently underperforms in STEM subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology compared to both district and state averages. The school's state ranking has also been on a steady decline over the past three years, dropping from the 53rd percentile to the 44th percentile.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Rayne High School offers a supportive environment for English and history, where it often matches or exceeds district performance, but faces clear challenges in math and science that require attention. The high chronic absenteeism rate is a significant concern that may impact student learning, even though the school maintains a strong graduation rate. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 and a student body where nearly 65% are economically disadvantaged, the school serves a community with notable needs. The declining state ranking suggests systemic issues that the school and district are working to address.
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