Summary:
The 71424 zip code is home to a single standout school, Oak Hill High School, an alternative public school serving grades PK-12. This school is part of the Rapides Parish school district, which is ranked 31 out of 118 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Oak Hill High School consistently outperforms the Rapides Parish and Louisiana state averages on LEAP proficiency tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 76% proficiency in Mathematics and English Language Arts for all grades, compared to 63% and 70% respectively for the state. The school also has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 83.2% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is above the state average, and a lower dropout rate of 3.3% for the same year.
Despite serving a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the 64.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Oak Hill High School's academic performance and commitment to student success are particularly noteworthy. The school's focus on supporting student learning and retention is reflected in its strong graduation rates and low dropout rates. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% suggests an area for improvement in addressing attendance and engagement issues.
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