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Which teacher or staff member at Caldwell Parish High School deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
398
High
DISTRICT 262 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CALDWELL PARISH·NCES 220036000281
Caldwell Parish High School
163 Spartan Drive, Columbia, LA 71418 · (318) 649-2750 · Caldwell Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL398 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
253 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 70%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 126 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 94 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 93 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 85 | 21% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Caldwell Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Caldwell Parish High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish High School this school | 398 | 63.6% | N/A |
| Port Barre High School Port Barre | 354 | 64.4% | N/A |
| Kinder High School Kinder | 388 | 61.1% | N/A |
| Basile High School Basile | 432 | 58.8% | 28.8% |
| Rosepine High School Rosepine | 572 | 65.0% | 47.7% |
| Church Point High School Church Point | 504 | 61.3% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Caldwell Parish High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 398 | #183 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #42 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.1% | #163 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.6% | #144 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.6% | #96 of 156 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
398
-42 (-10%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 563
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 398 | 35.3 | 11.3:1 | 64% (253) |
| 2023-24 | 425 | 34.7 | 12.3:1 | 56% (238) |
| 2022-23 | 441 | 34.8 | 12.7:1 | 59% (262) |
| 2020-21 | 440 | 32 | 13.8:1 | 55% (242) |
| 2017-18 | 445 | 30.8 | 14.4:1 | 57% (253) |
| 2015-16 | 428 | N/A | N/A | 60% (258) |
| 2010-11 | 536 | 44 | 12.2:1 | 67% (360) |
| 2000-01 | 569 | 44 | 12.9:1 | 40% (230) |
| 1990-91 | 563 | 33 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Caldwell Parish High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (445 to 398); teachers up 15% (30.8 to 35.3).
About Caldwell Parish High School
Federal records list Caldwell Parish High School as a high school in Columbia, Louisiana. The student body numbers 398 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Louisiana is about 711, so this school runs 44% smaller than that.
Caldwell Parish has 1,310 students spread across 5 schools.
At 78%, White students outnumber all other groups at Caldwell Parish High School combined. The remaining students are 14% Black, 4% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. The county population is about 76% White, within a few points of the school. By the diversity index, Caldwell Parish High School comes in at 37%.
The school reported 35.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 11.3:1. For comparison, high schools in Louisiana average 18.0:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 64%.
Caldwell Parish has these Census figures: median household income is about $47,028, roughly 11% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 22%. The public schools of Caldwell Parish number 5 and enroll about 1,310.
Nearby, Caldwell Parish Junior High School is about 0.2 miles away. Caldwell Parish High School is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Caldwell Parish High School had 440 students in 2020-21 and 398 in 2024-25, a 10% decrease. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 13.8:1 to 11.3:1.
Discussions about Caldwell Parish High School may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Caldwell Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,500
Census ACS
Median income
$47,028
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,310 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Caldwell Parish
- Caldwell Parish Junior High SchoolMiddle · 294 students
- Union Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 215 students
- Grayson Elementary SchoolElementary · 212 students
- Columbia Elementary SchoolElementary · 191 students
Other schools in Columbia
- Caldwell Parish Junior High SchoolMiddle · 294 students
- Union Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 215 students
- Columbia Elementary SchoolElementary · 191 students
Nearby schools
- Caldwell Parish Junior High School0.2 mi · 294
- Grayson Elementary School1.1 mi · 212
- Union Central Elementary School1.5 mi · 215
- Columbia Elementary School3.2 mi · 191
- Olla-Standard Elementary School13.1 mi · 398
- LaSalle High School14.1 mi · 196
Frequently asked questions
About Caldwell Parish High SchoolHow many students attend Caldwell Parish High School?
Caldwell Parish High School enrolls approximately 398 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Caldwell Parish High School serve?
Caldwell Parish High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Parish High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Caldwell Parish High School is approximately 11.3:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Caldwell Parish High School?
At Caldwell Parish High School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 4% Hispanic, 14% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Caldwell Parish High School?
Caldwell Parish High School is overseen by Caldwell Parish in Caldwell Parish.
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