Abbeville High School is a public high school for grades 9–12 located in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States and is operated by the Vermilion Parish School Board.
Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, Abbeville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abbeville High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Abbeville, LA, covering an area of approximately 112.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abbeville High School's student population of 569 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abbeville 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 Abbeville High School is 0.64, 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
#726 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbeville High School's ranking?
Abbeville High School is ranked #726 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Abbeville High School often compared to?
Abbeville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Vermilion High School, Erath High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abbeville High School?
The graduation rate of Abbeville High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Abbeville High School?
569 students attend Abbeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Abbeville High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbeville High School?
Abbeville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Abbeville High School offer ?
Abbeville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbeville High School part of?
Abbeville High School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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