Walker Freshman High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students (19-20)
542 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
7%
Black
(19-20)10%
43%
White
(19-20)85%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walker Freshman High School?
The graduation rate of Walker Freshman High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Walker Freshman High School?
542 students attend Walker Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Walker Freshman High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Walker Freshman High School offer ?
Walker Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Walker Freshman High School part of?
Walker Freshman High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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