Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Loranger 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loranger High School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'Knowledge, Honor, and Service'
School Rankings
Loranger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loranger High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
32%
42%
White
56%
41%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loranger High School's ranking?
Loranger High School is ranked #852 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Loranger High School often compared to?
Loranger High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponchatoula High School, Hammond High Magnet School, Jewel M. Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Loranger High School?
The graduation rate of Loranger High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Loranger High School?
616 students attend Loranger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Loranger High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loranger High School?
Loranger High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Loranger High School offer ?
Loranger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loranger High School part of?
Loranger High School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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