Summary:
Zip code 71410 is home to a single school, Calvin High School, an Alternative school serving grades PK through 12 with 289 students in the Winn Parish school district, which is ranked 61st out of 116 districts in Louisiana.
Calvin High School presents a compelling paradox: despite being classified as an Alternative school and having a high poverty rate (61.59% of students receiving free or reduced lunch), it achieves a remarkable 94.7% graduation rate for 2024-2025, nearly 10 points above the state average, and reported a perfect 0.0% dropout rate for 2023-2024. The school shows notable academic strength in English Language Arts (74% proficient) and Biology (71% proficient) for the 2025-2026 school year, and its 4th graders excelled with 82% proficiency in both Math and ELA. However, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at 26.8%, which is above the state average of 22.5% but lower than the district's very high rate of 40.8%.
Key findings reveal inconsistent performance across subjects and grades. While 4th graders thrive, 3rd graders struggle, particularly in Social Studies (29% proficient) and Math (50% proficient), suggesting a need for targeted early-grade intervention. Social Studies is the school's weakest area overall at 46% proficiency. Additionally, End-of-Course exam results show high year-over-year volatility, such as U.S. History dropping from 83% to 59% proficiency and Biology jumping from 38% to 71% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, which may reflect small class sizes or cohort differences. Overall, Calvin High School demonstrates that its alternative model can effectively engage students and drive strong graduation outcomes, even while facing challenges with attendance and uneven academic performance.
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