Zachary High School

Zachary High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4100 Bronco Ln,  Zachary, LA
Zachary Community Public Schools
4.1
3.7
1,784 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melvin J Leblanc
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
72.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
16%
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
408:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
58.6%
White
34.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best HS For Athletes in Louisiana
Source: Niche

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.
Louisiana State University 721 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 411 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 400 Students
Southern University & A&M College 355 Students
Louisiana Tech University 340 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 223 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 195 Students
Tulane University 161 Students
University of New Orleans 159 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 150 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 137 Students
Nursing 132 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Business 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 86 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Mechanical Engineering 60 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students
Chemical Engineering 44 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 329 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/13/2025
Best parts are family atmosphere. Worst part is the school not preparing every student for or even having conversations about next steps.
5.0 Sophomore
10/20/2024
Great academic school plenty of after school activities offered. Great place for a good high school education.
5.0 Parent
9/9/2024
My son has Autism and he flourished. They were able to give my son exactly what he needed and give him confidence.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/12/2018
Horrible... 4 of my 5 no problem except for my daughter who has been a honor student and nominated for student of the year learning that her teacher didn't like her because she's black. No problems until 1 of them fell behind and I saw him go from a student to a target! Everything in Zachary high is...
1.0 other
11/16/2017
One of the worst schools I could have ever went to
4.0 other
11/28/2016
We moved here almost 2 years ago and have been extremely pleased with Zachary schools. We are so glad our kids are finally being asked to perform at a higher level and would definitely recommend this school district to anyone who wants their children to be successful in academia.
2.0 parent
11/8/2013
There is zero accountability within the Zachary Community School System. They care more about being #1 than the welfare of their students. Everything revolves around politics and the importance of the school's image. Their focus for the school year is prepping for the state test. Outside of that the...

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Zachary High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Zachary, LA, in the Zachary neighborhood, and is served by the Zachary Community Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,784 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Zachary High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $300,922. Discover additional schools in the area, like Baker High School, Trinity Christian Academy, Northwestern Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Zachary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Zachary High School.

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