West Ouachita High School

West Ouachita High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
4061 Caples Rd,  West Monroe, LA
Ouachita Parish Public Schools
3.9
3.8
1,080 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mickey Merritt
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.6
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
480
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
11%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
274:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
90.6%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
University of Louisiana - Monroe 261 Students
Louisiana Tech University 259 Students
Louisiana State University 122 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 76 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 76 Students
Louisiana Delta Community College 66 Students
Louisiana State University - Shreveport 34 Students
University of New Orleans 31 Students
Mississippi State University 30 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 52 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Business 20 Students
Veterinary Sciences 16 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
English 14 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 100 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/8/2024
The teachers and classes are great and there are many opportunities for students no matter what path they choose. There are many DE classes that allow us to get a head start on college. Our facilities, especially in terms of sports, are very high quality. Administration is top tier and our school functions very well.
4.0 Senior
5/8/2024
I would like to see the dual enrollment classes to have teachers in all of the classes. Right now only the math classes are taught face to face. The other classes are online and it is extremely hard for students to learn with just an online class.
4.0 Alum
7/12/2023
My overall experience with West Ouachita High School was fairly well. The absolute best parts we're making new friends and the FFA program that our Ag department was apart in. The worst parts I would say is the bullying that happens in high school leading people to intuitive thoughts. I would absolutely love too see people end bullying and better people and for everyone to be treated equally. My experience in high school was not so bad I made good grades and did FFA throughout my junior year and also was doing high school rodeo to keep my busy. My best advice to give anyone going into West Ouachita is be yourself and never change for anyone and find the right friends.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/1/2022
WOHS uses a ridiculous block schedule. In theory, the teachers should be teaching two lessons per day because the students see their teacher every other day. In reality, some teachers only teach a lesson if that and the students play on their phones or do whatever for the rest of the time. It’s sad...
5.0 parent
8/30/2012
Great school! The teachers are wonderful and they prepare the kids for the years to come.
3.0 parent
2/29/2012
The School as far as teachers is wonderful. I have only had a problem with the asst. principal she needs she learn how to talk to the children as we need to keep in mind they are teenagers and they live and learn from mistakes. Her being an adult and in her position she defintley doesn't know how to...
5.0 parent
4/15/2010

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