Dodson High School vs. Calvin High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Dodson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dodson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Calvin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
290 students
322 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
16 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#522 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Calvin High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Calvin High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/35000/34983/calvin-high-school-chart-yxEaCq.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥80%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of Calvin High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Calvin High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/35000/34983/calvin-high-school-chart-SIRm9C.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
23
17
Kindergarten Students
24
20
Grade 1 Students
24
29
Grade 2 Students
15
22
Grade 3 Students
9
26
Grade 4 Students
14
22
Grade 5 Students
16
23
Grade 6 Students
22
26
Grade 7 Students
25
26
Grade 8 Students
24
26
Grade 9 Students
25
22
Grade 10 Students
25
20
Grade 11 Students
23
23
Grade 12 Students
21
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
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% Black
4%
16%
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% White
89%
77%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.21
0.38
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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