Minden High School

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Minden High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1103 S College St,  Minden, LA
Webster Parish Public Schools
3.7
5.0
689 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robin Tucker
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
26%
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
379:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
58.8%
White
36%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Louisiana Tech University 240 Students
Louisiana State University 160 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 150 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 150 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 134 Students
Grambling State University 103 Students
Southern University & A&M College 94 Students
Jackson State University 52 Students
Louisiana State University - Shreveport 49 Students
Bossier Parish Community College 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 79 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Biology 31 Students
Dental Hygiene 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Education 15 Students
Criminology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 106 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/24/2023
It was an enjoyable experience. Only thing I would like to see changed is being more inclusive with the students.
5.0 Junior
6/27/2023
Minden High School seems like an awesome place! The teachers have been really great to make such a positive impression on other people. It's also great to enjoyed the pep rallies and games. Those are always so much fun!
4.0 Alum
11/14/2022
At Minden High School, there was a lot of positive school spirit especially when it came to pep rally's and for the students who did want a health education the teachers put forth an excellent effort to make sure we succeeded.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/25/2022
This was our first year at Minden High School better yet Public School. I can’t say enough about the facility and how helpful they have been in our transaction. The principal, Becky Willson takes great pride in her job. Her attention is focused on the kids and what she can do to improve their educat...
5.0 student
7/6/2013
My school is absolutely amazing. Great faculty, friendly staff, great study environment and students. I am very happy I got to come to this school. Very pretty campus and school facilities. The gym, auditorium, laboratories and classrooms are very pretty and very useful. Overall, great school!
5.0 student
5/1/2007
5.0 parent
4/23/2007

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Minden High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Minden, LA and is served by the Webster Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 689 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Minden High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenbrook School, Webster Junior High School, J. E. Harper Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Minden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Minden High School.

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