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Vidalia High School

Summary:

Vidalia High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Vidalia, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 417 students. The school is part of the Concordia Parish school district, which is ranked 62 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vidalia High School stands out for its racial diversity, with a student population that is 58.99% White, 33.57% African American, 4.56% Hispanic, and 0.96% Asian - a more diverse mix than the nearby Ferriday High School, which is 88.85% African American and only 7.96% White. Academically, Vidalia High School has generally outperformed the Concordia Parish and Louisiana state averages in End-of-Course (EOC) test scores across subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, English II, and U.S. History. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 17.3 students per teacher over the past three years.

However, Vidalia High School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 145th out of 313 Louisiana high schools in 2018-2019 to 233rd out of 333 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements elsewhere. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with special education students ranking 48th out of 165 Louisiana high schools, but white and African American students ranking much lower at 223rd out of 248 and 209th out of 260, respectively. These disparities indicate that Vidalia High School may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps among its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 2201 Murray Drive
       Vidalia, LA  71373

(318) 336-6231

District: Concordia Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,367 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
African American:
31.1%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Vidalia High School ranks worse than 70% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62%), African American (31.1%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vidalia High School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vidalia High School is $15,367.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vidalia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vidalia High School 233rd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Vidalia High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Concordia Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Concordia Parish 62nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vidalia High School

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Rank History for all students at Vidalia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 57.58 141st 290 51.4%
2008 55.38 141st 291 51.5%
2009 55.22 142nd 301 52.8%
2010 66.03 94th 297 68.4%
2011 67.15 100th 300 66.7%
2012 71.16 82nd 310 73.5%
2013 65.95 92nd 312 70.5%
2014 64.08 107th 309 65.4%
2015 45.91 214th 312 31.4%
2016 54.73 162nd 297 45.5%
2017 55.21 169th 297 43.1%
2018 38.27 202nd 302 33.1%
2019 54.18 145th 313 53.7%
2021 44.45 180th 322 44.1%
2022 45.74 184th 326 43.6%
2023 40.36 200th 321 37.7%
2024 30.50 233rd 333 30.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vidalia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.45 97th 138 29.7%
2024 62.35 48th 165 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vidalia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.37 111th 301 63.1%
2021 56.77 117th 285 58.9%
2022 48.92 160th 322 50.3%
2023 41.18 195th 321 39.3%
2024 35.35 216th 328 34.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Vidalia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.51 153rd 292 47.6%
2021 32.26 203rd 288 29.5%
2022 42.77 187th 311 39.9%
2023 55.03 154th 308 50.0%
2024 37.33 205th 308 33.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Vidalia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.49 121st 291 58.4%
2021 37.64 191st 292 34.6%
2022 33.42 201st 301 33.2%
2023 28.66 219th 306 28.4%
2024 25.80 236th 315 25.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Vidalia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.06 94th 233 59.7%
2021 27.83 177th 243 27.2%
2022 27.57 186th 256 27.3%
2023 29.14 176th 252 30.2%
2024 21.03 209th 260 19.6%
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Rank History for White students at Vidalia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.20 149th 249 40.2%
2021 33.14 181st 245 26.1%
2022 32.69 187th 250 25.2%
2023 24.57 214th 249 14.1%
2024 17.73 223rd 248 10.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Vidalia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 439 439
1990 277 130 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1991 306 117 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 301 125 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 304 159 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 299 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 315 137 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1996 315 137 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1997 321 145 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 332 145 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 306 133 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 292 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 272 113 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 281 102 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 281 102 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 287 103 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 320 109 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 301 116 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 307 126 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 302 127 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 296 124 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 292 124 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 312 120 2 7 2 0 0 0 443
2012 330 129 2 7 2 0 1 0 471
2013 321 141 3 5 2 0 2 0 474
2014 306 148 6 4 2 0 5 0 471
2015 282 162 3 8 2 0 8 0 465
2016 244 155 3 13 1 0 11 0 427
2017 250 150 4 14 0 0 9 0 427
2018 242 133 7 21 0 0 9 0 412
2019 233 142 10 16 1 0 5 0 407
2020 234 136 9 18 0 1 4 0 402
2021 248 121 9 16 1 0 2 0 397
2022 225 113 6 10 1 1 3 0 359
2023 246 140 4 19 0 2 6 0 417
2024 263 132 5 15 0 1 8 0 424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vidalia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 439 28.0 15.6 23.5
1990 407 27.0 15.0 26.8
1991 423 26.0 16.2 25.1
1992 426 25.0 17.0 26.3
1993 464 26.0 17.8 35.3
1994 461 28.0 16.5 31.5
1995 452 27.0 16.7 34.3
1996 452 27.0 16.7 34.3
1997 467 26.0 18.0 34.3
1998 477 25.3 18.9 37.3
1999 440 26.0 16.9 44.1
2000 416 26.0 16.0 44.5
2001 386 24.0 16.1 40.4
2002 385 26.2 14.7 40.8
2003 385 26.2 14.7 40.8
2004 393 25.6 15.4 42
2005 435 25.3 17.2 46.2
2006 420 27.0 15.6 50.2
2007 438 27.3 16.0 53
2008 436 26.2 16.6 49.5
2009 425 24.1 17.6 51.1
2010 425 25.8 16.4 56.5
2011 443 25.4 17.3 54.4
2012 471 25.5 18.4 60.1
2013 474 26.0 18.2 57
2014 471 27.4 17.1 54.6
2015 465 26.0 17.8 52.3
2016 427 n/a n/a 54.3
2017 427 45.4 9.3 67.7
2018 412 24.9 16.5 58.3
2019 407 28.6 14.1 68.3
2020 402 29.1 13.8 69.2
2021 397 26.0 15.2 72
2022 359 26.0 13.8 74.4
2023 417 24.0 17.3 72.7
2024 424 29.7 14.2 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vidalia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 439 28.0 15.6 23.5
1990 407 27.0 15.0 26.8
1991 423 26.0 16.2 25.1
1992 426 25.0 17.0 26.3
1993 464 26.0 17.8 35.3
1994 461 28.0 16.5 31.5
1995 452 27.0 16.7 34.3
1996 452 27.0 16.7 34.3
1997 467 26.0 18.0 34.3
1998 477 25.3 18.9 37.3
1999 440 26.0 16.9 44.1
2000 416 26.0 16.0 44.5
2001 386 24.0 16.1 40.4
2002 385 26.2 14.7 40.8
2003 385 26.2 14.7 40.8
2004 393 25.6 15.4 42
2005 435 25.3 17.2 46.2
2006 420 27.0 15.6 50.2
2007 438 27.3 16.0 53
2008 436 26.2 16.6 49.5
2009 425 24.1 17.6 51.1
2010 425 25.8 16.4 56.5
2011 443 25.4 17.3 54.4
2012 471 25.5 18.4 60.1
2013 474 26.0 18.2 57
2014 471 27.4 17.1 54.6
2015 465 26.0 17.8 52.3
2016 427 n/a n/a 54.3
2017 427 45.4 9.3 67.7
2018 412 24.9 16.5 58.3
2019 407 28.6 14.1 68.3
2020 402 29.1 13.8 69.2
2021 397 26.0 15.2 72
2022 359 26.0 13.8 74.4
2023 417 24.0 17.3 72.7
2024 424 29.7 14.2 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vidalia High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,798
2018 $11,118
2019 $11,683
2020 $12,486
2021 $12,873
2022 $15,367

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vidalia High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 313 High schoolsRanks 200th of 321 High schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Vidalia High School)5556
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Concordia Parish)4860
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course English II (Vidalia High School)7055
 15%
   End of Course English II (Concordia Parish)5553
 2%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Vidalia High School)7160
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Concordia Parish)5454
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students407417
 2.5%
African American142140
 1.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander02
White233246
 5.6%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%72.7%
 4.4%

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Students at Vidalia High School are 62% White, 31% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Vidalia High School ranks 233rd of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Vidalia High School.


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