Ouachita Parish High School

Ouachita Parish High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
681 Highway 594,  Monroe, LA
Ouachita Parish Public Schools
3.8
3.3
1,190 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Larry Long
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
470
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
37%
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
279:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Black
70.4%
White
25.2%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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.
University of Louisiana - Monroe 380 Students
Louisiana Tech University 339 Students
Louisiana State University 279 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 258 Students
Southern University & A&M College 191 Students
Grambling State University 176 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 138 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 134 Students
Dillard University 112 Students
Louisiana Delta Community College 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 119 Students
Biology 94 Students
Business 88 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Physical Therapy 21 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 106 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/5/2025
So far Ouachita has been a great school throughout my whole high school years. Nice loving and welcoming environment.
4.0 Senior
2/16/2024
I've spent my entire high school career at this school and I liked most days. The school is very nice and the teachers teach well. This school is a great place for learning and accomplishing goals like getting a diploma.
2.0 Senior
12/1/2023
I have spent all four years of high school at Ouachita Parish High School. While I am luckier than most people, I can say that my high school experience definitely could have been better. You have to act a certain way at Ouachita in order to "fit in" and not be one of the kids that is automatically pulled out of the group. You can never tell when it is safe, as people are constantly doing drugs and fighting. You have to watch out for yourself. While it can be fun at times, I don't feel like I have been prepared at all for college. All college preparation I have had to do completely on my own. I have not received help from counselors unless I asked multiple times.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/23/2024
Great school and great staff, students are better prepared for the future.
4.0 student
3/4/2022
This school isn't that bad. Although some of the teachers get mad for no reason, the learning/teaching concepts aren't that difficult. The teachers are easy to get along with. In some classes, the homework could be a bit much, though. This school's band is GREAT too. I believe that they deserve more...
1.0 student
6/15/2015
This school is terrible. The teachers will write you up for nothing. A person a know got wrote up for disrespect when there was no disrespect given. He/she got yelled in at by the school disciplinary in his/her face. The disciplinary was saying that he/she was the top valedictorian of his/her class,...

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Ouachita Parish High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Monroe, LA and is served by the Ouachita Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,190 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Ouachita Parish High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. Learn more about what Monroe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ouachita Parish High School.

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