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Holden High School

30120 Hwy 441, Holden, LA 70744Livingston Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
681
Students
Total enrolled
$14,319
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 681 students in grades PK–12 in Holden, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,319 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Holden High School is a large other in Holden, Louisiana, serving grades PK–12 with 681 students. The district invests $14,319 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Holden High School

681
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution339 male · 342 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 458 students
Student Composition
89%
9%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220102000765

Academic Outcomes at Holden High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70744

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,319Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,319
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,301
Student Support$2,721
Administration$1,718
Operations$2,148
Other$1,432
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,319 spent per student, an estimated $6,343 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
30%
State government
46.1%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal programs
23.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Walker Elementary SchoolNorth Corbin Elementary SchoolSouth Fork Elementary SchoolLevi Milton Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Denham Springs Junior High SchoolLive Oak Junior HighLive Oak Middle SchoolNorth Corbin Junior High School
+3 more
↓
High School
Walker High SchoolDenham Springs High SchoolLive Oak High SchoolDoyle High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyLivingston Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLivingston Parish →
Phone: (225)567-9367
NCES ID: 220102000765
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Holden seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Livingston Parish
High
Walker High School
2,103 students · 09–12
56% FRL
High
Denham Springs High School
1,654 students · 10–12
54% FRL
High
Live Oak High School
1,405 students · 09–12
51% FRL
Mid
Denham Springs Junior High School
892 students · 06–08
67% FRL
Mid
Live Oak Junior High
745 students · 07–08
57% FRL
Other
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students · 09–09
62% FRL
Elem
Walker Elementary School
701 students · PK–05
75% FRL
Elem
North Corbin Elementary School
696 students · PK–05
67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
30120 Hwy 441, Holden, LA 70744
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.