Summary:
The 71064 zip code contains a single alternative public school, Plain Dealing High School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 276 students. While there are no clear "standout" schools in this area, an analysis of the available data provides insights into the performance and characteristics of this school.
Plain Dealing High School had a 83.2% four-year graduation rate and a 3.3% dropout rate for the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school faced challenges, with a 24.6% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school's performance was mixed, with proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics ranging from 24% (8th grade) to 79% (4th grade), and LEAP English Language Arts proficiency ranging from 27% (6th grade) to 69% (English II), compared to the Bossier Parish and Louisiana state averages.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (76.45%) at Plain Dealing High School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes. Additionally, the school's alternative classification may contribute to some of the observed metrics, such as the higher chronic absenteeism rate and lower test scores compared to the district and state averages. While the school faces these challenges, it is still able to support a majority of its students in completing their high school education, indicating potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve overall academic achievement.
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