Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, Red River High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Red River High School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red River High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
63%
41%
White
32%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red River High School's ranking?
Red River High School is ranked #748 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red River High School?
The graduation rate of Red River High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Red River High School?
351 students attend Red River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Red River High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red River High School?
Red River High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red River High School offer ?
Red River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Red River High School part of?
Red River High School is part of Red River Parish School District.
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