Is Welsh High School a good school?

Welsh High School ranks 102 nd of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Welsh High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Welsh High School.

What is the racial makeup of Welsh High School?

Students at Welsh High School are 72% White, 14% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Welsh High School?

Welsh High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Welsh Elementary School Middle : Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Welsh High School

Summary:

Welsh High School is a public high school located in Welsh, Louisiana, serving 280 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, which is ranked 39 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Welsh High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in various End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, English II, and Biology. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of White students (around 74%) and smaller percentages of African American (around 14%) and Hispanic (around 3%) students. However, some nearby schools, such as Elton High School and Jennings High School, have more diverse student populations.

Welsh High School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating a consistently strong academic performance. The school also ranks highly for the performance of different student subgroups, including female and male students. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Welsh High School has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school serves a mix of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. As the school continues to evolve, it may benefit from exploring opportunities for collaboration with nearby schools and addressing any changes in its socioeconomic composition.

Detail:

Public 9-12

306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591

(337) 734-2361

District: Jefferson Davis Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,201

Feeder schools for Welsh High School:

Elementary:	Welsh Elementary School
Middle:	Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

African American:

14.2%

Two or more races:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Welsh High School ranks better than 69.4% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), African American (14.2%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Welsh High School is 12.6, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Welsh High School employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welsh High School is $14,201, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Welsh High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Welsh High School 102^nd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Welsh High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Jefferson Davis Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Davis Parish 39^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Welsh High School

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Rank History for all students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	76.44	50^th	290	82.8%
2008	69.73	71^st	291	75.6%
2009	69.85	68^th	301	77.4%
2010	63.84	107^th	297	64.0%
2011	75.65	55^th	300	81.7%
2012	80.21	31^st	310	90.0%
2013	64.61	106^th	312	66.0%
2014	63.13	117^th	309	62.1%
2015	63.70	113^th	312	63.8%
2016	52.26	179^th	297	39.7%
2017	63.40	129^th	297	56.6%
2018	59.32	120^th	302	60.3%
2019	54.98	143^rd	313	54.3%
2021	46.19	174^th	322	46.0%
2022	74.01	61^st	326	81.3%
2023	71.73	74^th	321	76.9%
2024	67.27	102^nd	333	69.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.56	1^st	50	98.0%
2024	68.97	20^th	63	68.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	18.14	106^th	122	13.1%
2024	23.89	135^th	165	18.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	46.42	172^nd	301	42.9%
2021	48.26	148^th	285	48.1%
2022	65.28	87^th	322	73.0%
2023	76.95	41^st	321	87.2%
2024	65.25	89^th	328	72.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.13	140^th	292	52.1%
2021	56.55	134^th	288	53.5%
2022	70.56	84^th	311	73.0%
2023	73.99	62^nd	308	79.9%
2024	69.17	88^th	308	71.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	57.16	125^th	291	57.0%
2021	45.47	165^th	292	43.5%
2022	78.54	43^rd	301	85.7%
2023	63.32	111^th	306	63.7%
2024	67.07	92^nd	315	70.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	33.25	160^th	233	31.3%
2021	45.45	121^st	243	50.2%
2022	61.10	77^th	256	69.9%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Welsh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.56	159^th	249	36.1%
2021	40.61	161^st	245	34.3%
2022	65.21	67^th	250	73.2%
2023	55.98	106^th	249	57.4%
2024	55.52	113^th	248	54.4%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Welsh 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	579	579
1990	275	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1991	248	85	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1992	234	90	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1993	264	88	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1994	272	103	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1995	250	104	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	250	104	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	260	100	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1998	236	83	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1999	257	66	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2000	261	67	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2001	238	61	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2002	234	64	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2003	234	64	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2004	230	66	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2005	236	72	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2006	236	69	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2007	234	70	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2008	231	60	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2009	250	46	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2010	253	40	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2011	246	34	1	0	0	0	3	0	284
2012	255	42	0	3	0	0	5	0	305
2013	247	44	0	5	0	0	9	0	305
2014	261	56	0	3	0	0	11	0	331
2015	256	66	0	4	0	0	19	0	345
2016	261	67	1	3	0	0	19	0	351
2017	246	71	0	4	0	0	23	0	344
2018	244	79	1	4	1	0	17	0	346
2019	228	61	0	9	0	0	17	0	315
2020	228	62	2	7	0	0	18	0	317
2021	229	55	0	9	0	0	25	0	318
2022	211	42	1	9	0	0	22	0	285
2023	208	39	0	8	0	0	25	0	280
2024	198	39	0	7	0	0	30	0	274

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 Welsh High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	579	29.0	19.9	n/a
1990	371	28.0	13.2	n/a
1991	334	22.0	15.1	0
1992	325	24.0	13.5	94.8
1993	353	24.0	14.7	n/a
1994	378	24.0	15.8	n/a
1995	359	21.0	17.1	41.8
1996	359	21.0	17.1	41.8
1997	365	19.0	19.2	43.6
1998	321	20.0	16.1	39.9
1999	325	18.0	18.1	43.4
2000	330	18.0	18.3	44.2
2001	302	18.5	16.3	43.4
2002	299	17.0	17.6	40.8
2003	299	17.0	17.6	40.8
2004	297	17.0	17.5	37
2005	309	18.3	16.9	40.8
2006	305	21.0	14.5	42.6
2007	309	20.9	14.8	44
2008	293	19.8	14.8	40.3
2009	296	20.0	14.8	34.8
2010	294	20.8	14.1	39.1
2011	284	17.9	15.8	38
2012	305	17.9	17.0	39.7
2013	305	19.7	15.4	46.2
2014	331	21.0	15.6	47.4
2015	345	22.0	15.6	50.7
2016	351	n/a	n/a	53.3
2017	344	27.1	12.6	52.9
2018	346	19.2	17.9	45.4
2019	315	19.6	16.0	40
2020	317	18.3	17.3	42.6
2021	318	19.0	16.7	45
2022	285	19.1	14.9	25.6
2023	280	18.9	14.7	52.5
2024	274	21.7	12.6	49.6

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 Welsh High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	579	29.0	19.9	n/a
1990	371	28.0	13.2	n/a
1991	334	22.0	15.1	0
1992	325	24.0	13.5	94.8
1993	353	24.0	14.7	n/a
1994	378	24.0	15.8	n/a
1995	359	21.0	17.1	41.8
1996	359	21.0	17.1	41.8
1997	365	19.0	19.2	43.6
1998	321	20.0	16.1	39.9
1999	325	18.0	18.1	43.4
2000	330	18.0	18.3	44.2
2001	302	18.5	16.3	43.4
2002	299	17.0	17.6	40.8
2003	299	17.0	17.6	40.8
2004	297	17.0	17.5	37
2005	309	18.3	16.9	40.8
2006	305	21.0	14.5	42.6
2007	309	20.9	14.8	44
2008	293	19.8	14.8	40.3
2009	296	20.0	14.8	34.8
2010	294	20.8	14.1	39.1
2011	284	17.9	15.8	38
2012	305	17.9	17.0	39.7
2013	305	19.7	15.4	46.2
2014	331	21.0	15.6	47.4
2015	345	22.0	15.6	50.7
2016	351	n/a	n/a	53.3
2017	344	27.1	12.6	52.9
2018	346	19.2	17.9	45.4
2019	315	19.6	16.0	40
2020	317	18.3	17.3	42.6
2021	318	19.0	16.7	45
2022	285	19.1	14.9	25.6
2023	280	18.9	14.7	52.5
2024	274	21.7	12.6	49.6

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 Welsh High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,526
2018	$10,815
2019	$11,814
2020	$11,413
2021	$12,381
2022	$14,201

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Welsh High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 313 High schools	Ranks 74^th of 321 High schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Welsh High School)	66	80	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Jefferson Davis Parish)	70	78	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Welsh High School)	80	77	3%
End of Course English II (Jefferson Davis Parish)	77	74	3%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Welsh High School)	53	54	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Jefferson Davis Parish)	57	52	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Welsh High School)	71	74	3%
End of Course English I (Jefferson Davis Parish)	78	69	9%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	315	280	11.1%
African American	61	39	36.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	228	208	8.8%
Two or More Races	17	25	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	52.5%	12.5%

Schools Near Welsh High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Welsh High School	Public	9-12	306 East Bourgeois Street	Welsh	70591	Jefferson Davis Parish	Jefferson Davis Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 734-2361	274	22	12.6	49.6%	198 (72.3%)	39 (14.2%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.9%)	67.3	102^nd of 333 public high schools	69.4%		71.7	74^th of 321 public high schools	76.9%	28									64.0	79.0	75.0	61.0	65.0	82.0	$14,201
Jennings High School	Public	7-12	2310 N Sherman Street	Jennings	70546	Jefferson Davis Parish	Jefferson Davis Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 824-0642	813	62	13.0	64.2%	484 (59.5%)	235 (28.9%)	29 (3.6%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.8%)	57.9	141^st of 333 public high schools	57.7%		63.8	120^th of 321 public high schools	62.6%	21		60.0	38.0	47.0		73.0	57.0	64.0	63.0	59.0	62.0	61.0	69.0	76.0	$13,483
Iowa High School	Public	6-12	401 W Miller Ave	Iowa	70647	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 217-4380	1,051	75	13.9	57.1%	613 (58.3%)	338 (32.2%)	45 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.9%)	61.5	123^rd of 333 public high schools	63.1%		64.6	118^th of 321 public high schools	63.2%	5		79.0	60.0	71.0	79.0	76.0	67.0	73.0	59.0	72.0	65.0	65.0	79.0	63.0	$13,659
Lake Arthur High School	Public	7-12	4374 Tiger Lane	Lake Arthur	70549	Jefferson Davis Parish	Jefferson Davis Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 774-5152	390	25	15.4	57.4%	307 (78.7%)	40 (10.3%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.4%)	55.1	157^th of 333 public high schools	52.9%		53.3	160^th of 321 public high schools	50.2%	3		66.0	51.0	58.0		76.0	67.0	72.0	61.0		69.0	26.0	74.0	89.0	$13,532
Kinder High School	Public	8-12	145 Hwy 383	Kinder	70648	Allen Parish	Allen Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 738-2886	408	28	14.8	58.8%	289 (70.8%)	75 (18.4%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.9%)	74	68^th of 333 public high schools	79.6%		68.8	91^st of 321 public high schools	71.7%	23										59.0	80.0	72.0	86.0	72.0	$11,734
Elton High School	Public	6-12	903 Second Street	Elton	70532	Jefferson Davis Parish	Jefferson Davis Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 584-2991	259	18	14.0	61.8%	110 (42.5%)	62 (23.9%)	21 (8.1%)	2 (0.8%)	20 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (17.0%)	28.2	243^rd of 333 public high schools	27.0%		56.7	148^th of 321 public high schools	53.9%	95	42.0	41.0	50.0	45.0	50.0	59.0	58.0	55.0	37.0	40.0	51.0	54.0	50.0	52.0	$14,689
Midland High School	Public	8-12	735 South Crocker	Midland	70559	Acadia Parish	Acadia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 783-3310	310	24	12.7	61.3%	280 (90.3%)	18 (5.8%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	37.1	210^th of 333 public high schools	36.9%		69	89^th of 321 public high schools	72.3%	121			72.0	72.0			89.0	89.0			49.0	37.0	77.0	54.0	$14,467
Iota High School	Public	9-12	456 South Fifth Street	Iota	70543	Acadia Parish	Acadia Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 779-2534	581	30	19.2	46.0%	527 (90.7%)	13 (2.2%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	75	67^th of 333 public high schools	79.9%		73.7	58^th of 321 public high schools	81.9%	9									86.0		76.0	60.0	82.0	75.0	$10,830

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