Varnado High School

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Varnado High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
25543 Washington St,  Angie, LA
Washington Parish Public Schools
3.8
4.5
256 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Emma Jean Ross
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
27%
State Average
10%
Math
9%
State Average
31%
Science
6%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Black
64.1%
White
31.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic
2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southeastern Louisiana University 66 Students
Southern University & A&M College 53 Students
Louisiana State University 51 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 43 Students
Dillard University 37 Students
Grambling State University 34 Students
Pearl River Community College 31 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 30 Students
Louisiana Tech University 27 Students
Jackson State University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Dental Hygiene 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 10 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Biology 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Real Estate 6 Students
Dental Assisting 6 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 25 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/27/2020
Varnado is a fantastic school that anyone would be lucky to go to. It may not have the glamour of some of the more well known schools, but I don't regret any of the years I spent there. The faculty and staff really care about each individual student, and help each student to succeed in their own unique ways.
4.0 Alum
10/5/2018
Teachers, staff are so so helpful. School clean. Diversity. Schedule is good I like being able to get out of school at 11:30a when you become a senior they make sure you are well prepared for your next step rather you go to a four year or two year college. Variety of clubs and sports to choose from. Overall a good school that's located in smal rural community.
3.0 Niche User
4/25/2016
The teachers at Varnado High School are very quite different. Different in a good way. Our Parish doesn't believe us but our teachers do. We as a whole take pride in our school whether our parish believes in us or not.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 student
12/14/2007
4.0 student
4/30/2007

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Varnado High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Angie, LA and is served by the Washington Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 256 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Varnado High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 19. Learn more about what Angie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Varnado High School.

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