Serving 286 students in grades 7-12, White Castle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Castle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
White Castle High School's student population of 286 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
White Castle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Castle High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
82%
42%
White
13%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Castle High School's ranking?
White Castle High School is ranked #852 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Castle High School?
The graduation rate of White Castle High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend White Castle High School?
286 students attend White Castle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of White Castle High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Castle High School?
White Castle High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Castle High School offer ?
White Castle High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Castle High School part of?
White Castle High School is part of Iberville Parish School District.
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