Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ware Youth Center 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ware Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ware Youth Center's student population of 91 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
125
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ware Youth Center is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
68%
41%
White
31%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ware Youth Center?
The graduation rate of Ware Youth Center is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ware Youth Center?
91 students attend Ware Youth Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ware Youth Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ware Youth Center?
Ware Youth Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware Youth Center offer ?
Ware Youth Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ware Youth Center part of?
Ware Youth Center is part of Red River Parish School District.
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