Springfield High School vs. Walker High School
Should you attend Springfield High School or Walker High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Walker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 2,006 students in grades 9-12, Walker High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
400 students
2,006 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
117 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#250 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
94
548
Grade 10 Students
110
510
Grade 11 Students
98
449
Grade 12 Students
98
499
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
14%
20%
% White
81%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%