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Dodson High School

Public | PK-12 | 320 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 3, 2010

My children have went here for 4 years and every year this school disappoints me more and more...The prinicpal is half the time never there ..Most teachers are great and do their job but some however are not..I know I am not the only parent having problems with how this school is ran now...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2009

I stayed 1 year at this school and still love the time. Teacher care about you and try to help you in each situation!


Posted March 3, 2009

Dodson High School is a great and caring school. The teachers will go out of their way to help any student in any way that they need it. The princpal and vic princpal will go out of their to help also. This is a very loving school and I'm very proud that my kids attened this school!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 13, 2006

it is a loving school the teachers there care about our kids and they will let you help when you want to
—Submitted by cassie cotton, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
64%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
54%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
46%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
30%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: LA Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 49%
Black 7% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 97
Dodson, LA 71422
Phone: (318) 628-2172

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