Quitman High School

Quitman High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
181 Wolverine Dr,  Quitman, LA
Jackson Parish Public Schools
3.7
3.7
737 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Shovan
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
34%
State Average
10%
Math
39%
State Average
31%
Science
7%
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
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
85.1%
Black
9.9%
Hispanic
2.7%
Two or more races
2%
Asian or 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 133 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 80 Students
Louisiana State University 61 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 59 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 46 Students
Louisiana Delta Community College 23 Students
Grambling State University 17 Students
McNeese State University 16 Students
Baylor University 14 Students
Centenary College of Louisiana 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Biology 14 Students
Business 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Radiologic Technician 8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 7 Students
Welding 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 23 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/25/2023
I enjoyed Quitman High School however the school is very racist. I would love to see more Blacks inside the school and in the staff.
4.0 Senior
2/25/2020
It is a great school. You can meet great people. Make friends too. It is extremely diverse with students and teachers.
4.0 Senior
12/8/2018
Quitman High School is no different from any other small town school. There are definitely some improvements that can be made. One thing that I enjoyed about Quitman High School was the size. Everyone knew your name and made you feel at home.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 other
4/10/2012
Wow! I can't believe all the negative comments about QHS. I was a student K-12th grade. Many QHS grads I know made a wonderful life after QHS, including my husband and I. We are a small country town and that makes for a small school. If you have that much to complain about, send your kids somewhere...
1.0 parent
12/6/2010
I dont know why everyone thinks quitman is such a good school. the junior high teachers dont want to teach, they dont care if the kids learn or not. The teachers are rude and yell at students every day. There is a big problem with junior high students being picked on all the time, this probem has be...
5.0 parent
9/15/2007

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Quitman High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Quitman, LA and is served by the Jackson Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 737 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Quitman High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 22. Learn more about what Quitman has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Quitman High School.

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