Summary:
Zip code 71049, serving the Logansport, Louisiana area, is home to two schools, Logansport High School and Stanley High School, both of which serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the high-performing DeSoto Parish school district.
While both schools are classified as "Alternative," they function as comprehensive PK-12 schools and deliver strong results. Stanley High School stands out as a model of consistency, boasting a 0% dropout rate, a low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4%, and higher overall proficiency in Math (70%) and English Language Arts (77%) compared to its counterpart. In contrast, Logansport High School shows a more varied profile, with a higher graduation rate of 93% and exceptional performance on specific End-of-Course exams, including a remarkable 95% proficiency in English II and 81% in Geometry. However, it has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (19.5%) and lower overall grade-level proficiency in Math (62%) and ELA (70%).
Both schools benefit from the district's strong foundation, as DeSoto Parish ranks in the 84th percentile statewide. Stanley High School offers a more balanced and consistent academic environment with lower economic need (53.83% free/reduced lunch), while Logansport High School excels in targeted high-stakes testing areas despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (61.48%). Overall, families in this area have access to two schools that outperform state averages in key metrics like graduation rates and absenteeism, with each offering distinct strengths.
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