Beau ChĂȘne High School is a public secondary school located in southeastern St. Landry Parish between the communities of Grand Coteau and Arnaudville in the state of Louisiana, United States.
Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, Beau Chene 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beau Chene High School serves the southern part of its school district in Arnaudville, LA, covering an area of approximately 178.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beau Chene High School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Rankings
Beau Chene 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 Beau Chene High School is 0.59, 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
#644 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Burnt Orange, and Gray
School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beau Chene High School's ranking?
Beau Chene High School is ranked #644 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Beau Chene High School often compared to?
Beau Chene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opelousas Senior High School, Eunice High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beau Chene High School?
The graduation rate of Beau Chene High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Beau Chene High School?
767 students attend Beau Chene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Beau Chene High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beau Chene High School?
Beau Chene High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beau Chene High School offer ?
Beau Chene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beau Chene High School part of?
Beau Chene High School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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