Georgetown High School

Georgetown High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
4528 Louisiana 500,  Georgetown, LA
Grant Parish Public Schools
3.8
2.5
224 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ralph Simmons
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.53

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
57%
State Average
10%
Math
18%
State Average
31%
Science
28%
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
510:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
96.1%
Native American
1.5%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 24 Students
Louisiana Tech University 16 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 14 Students
Louisiana State University - Alexandria 13 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 9 Students
Louisiana Christian University 9 Students
Louisiana State University 5 Students
McNeese State University 4 Students
Centenary College of Louisiana 2 Students
Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 6 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students
Marketing 4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Biology 2 Students
Architecture 2 Students
Business Teacher Education 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 15 Reviews
1.0 Senior
10/28/2016
Georgetown is not a very good school. Its all about the athletes. the students that don't play a sport have no opportunities to have something for them. It is a very small school. To fit in here you have to conform. my overall experience here is bad.
5.0 NicheUser
8/22/2016
Even though we never have any problems like bigger schools do, we are still prepared for any situation.
4.0 NicheUser
8/22/2016
We are a poor school, but we do great with the very little amount of money we have.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/10/2014
This is the best school by far in Grant Parish. They make more with less each year. The superintendent is so concerned with funneling every penny she can to "her schools" that this school gets squat. Her schools Montgomery and Verda, a C and C school that are not improving but keep putting up new bu...
5.0 other
1/30/2012
This school has excellent teachers, a strong administration, and students that love coming to school each day to learn.
5.0 parent
6/21/2011
The new principal must have had an impact on the academic program. 4th grade LEAP scores were way up. 88% at basic or above in ELA. 96% at basic or above in Math. 5th grade iLEAP scores were up also. 90% at basic or above in ELA. 86% in Math. The biggest drop was in 3rd grade. I doubt that teacher w...
1.0 student
12/9/2009

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Georgetown High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Georgetown, LA and is served by the Grant Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 224 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Georgetown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53. The average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Temple Baptist Church, Old Bethel Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Georgetown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Georgetown High School.

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