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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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DeRidder High School is a public school located in DERIDDER, LA. It has 696 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.
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- DeRidder
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
42%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
37%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
95%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
No data available —
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
23
216
responses
AP Enrollment
18%
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Living in the Area
DeRidder
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$56,607
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$936
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$142,200
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
55%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
36%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
15 responses
Football and dancing with the Danceline team
40%
Cheering and singing fight song
27%
We don't have any
20%
Homecoming
7%
The Welcome Back Luau
7%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
696
Free or Reduced Lunch
28%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$57,701
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.4%
35%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
35%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
41%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,668/ year
National
$12,239
71%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.17 responses
29%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.17 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.17 responses
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DeRidder High School Reviews
Rating 3.45 out of 5 130 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
I started attending DeRidder High School as a virtual student in 2020, the school did next to nothing for me as a virtual student, poor communication with my freshmen year English teacher is what made my GPA plummet. The first year every virtual student's needs were neglected, they did nothing. My sophom*ore year at Deridder was better than before, I had acclimated to society a lot better after the year of isolation, but our school's administration was still very iffy with their treatment of students. However, where the administration failed, the teachers (most of them) would make up for it. Specifically, the English and theatre teacher Mrs. Lestage, over the years of my high school experience, has always gone above and beyond for students and isn't just a wonderful teacher but a wonderful person as well. Overall, Deridder high school is alright for kids, socially it's alright and what the administration lacks in empathy the teachers make up for in human decency and support .
- Senior
- 4 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
DeRidder High School is a somewhat decent High School. As a soon to be graduating senior, I have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of DeRidder High. Overall the school, is meh.
- Senior
- 4 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
DeRidder High School does not get updated often. It is very old and needs remodeling. The teachers are amazing and the administration is getting better. The teachers really care about the students, however, they do not have many resources to work with.
- Senior
- 6 months ago
