DeRidder High School

DeRidder High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
723 Oneal St,  Deridder, LA
Beauregard Parish Public Schools
3.5
3.0
621 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gerald Laughlin
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
600
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
17.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
10%
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
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
53.5%
Black
22.9%
Hispanic
11.6%
Two or more races
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
McNeese State University 227 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 184 Students
Louisiana State University 172 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 159 Students
Louisiana Tech University 142 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 95 Students
Baylor University 56 Students
Tulane University 54 Students
Nicholls State University 54 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 49 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Biology 34 Students
Business 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 120 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/2/2025
It was overall pretty well! Just definitely could use more improvement in their clubs and reaching out to the community and also college readinesses
4.0 Senior
1/26/2024
DeRidder High School is a somewhat decent High School. As a soon to be graduating senior, I have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of DeRidder High. Overall the school, is meh.
3.0 Senior
10/29/2020
Overall a fairly average school. Academics take a back seat when sports are offered as an alternative focus by the school for funding, priority, etc.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
8/27/2024
I cannot say enough positive things about my experience at DeRidder High School (DHS). From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I knew I was in a place that truly cared about my academic and personal growth. The staff at DHS High School went above and beyond to ensure that I was prepared for colleg...
1.0 other
7/5/2012
After attending this school I was not prepared at all for college. I would not recommend anyone attending DeRidder High School. I had one teacher literally fall asleep at his desk while many others would just spend the whole day playing on the computer. If you get paid to go to work do your job. The...

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DeRidder High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Deridder, LA and is served by the Beauregard Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 621 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. DeRidder High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like DeRidder Highschool, E.M. Pearson K-12 Learning Center, DeRidder Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Deridder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DeRidder High School.

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