Pearl River High School

39110 Rebel Lane
Pearl River, LA 70452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 730 students in grades 9-12, Pearl River 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pearl River High School's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
730 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Pearl River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl River High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#662 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pearl River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pearl River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
9%
42%
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White
81%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Pearl River High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pearl River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pearl River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pearl River High School's ranking?
Pearl River High School is ranked #662 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pearl River High School often compared to?
Pearl River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northshore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearl River High School?
The graduation rate of Pearl River High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pearl River High School?
730 students attend Pearl River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pearl River High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl River High School?
Pearl River High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pearl River High School offer ?
Pearl River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pearl River High School part of?
Pearl River High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   5/21/2012
I love PRHS! This school had teachers who provide high quality education for students. I have been here for three years and I am a Junior. I graduate year 2013 and so far this school has been the best one yet!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - c.ann

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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