Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, Fair Park 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)65-69%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair Park High School?
The graduation rate of Fair Park High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 79%.
How many students attend Fair Park High School?
736 students attend Fair Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fair Park High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Park High School?
Fair Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair Park High School offer ?
Fair Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fair Park High School part of?
Fair Park High School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
