West Ouachita High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 973 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 19th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4061 Caples Road, West Monroe, LA 71292
- Principal or Admin: Mickey Merritt
- Fax: (318) 249-4774
School District Details
- Ouachita Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,213
- Graduation Rate: 66.3%
- Dropout Rate: 7.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 19,359
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 973
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 72.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 472 (48.5%)
- Females: 501 (51.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 68 (7.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 236 (24.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 304 (31.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 40 | 4.1% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.3% |
| White | 929 | 95.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 257 | 26.4% |
| 10th Grade | 253 | 26.0% |
| 11th Grade | 251 | 25.8% |
| 12th Grade | 212 | 21.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:40%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $43,166
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,383 | 24% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,331 | 76% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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