Serving 245 students in grades 6-12, Block 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Block High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Block High School's student population of 245 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Block 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 Block High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
56%
42%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Block High School's ranking?
Block High School is ranked #1027 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Block High School often compared to?
Block High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisonburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Block High School?
The graduation rate of Block High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Block High School?
245 students attend Block High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Block High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Block High School?
Block High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Block High School offer ?
Block High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Block High School part of?
Block High School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 6/30/2010
The academic programs were crappy. Very often you find yourself sitting there doing nothing. The only extracurriculars they have are baseball, football, basketball, and band. The facilities are really worn down and crappy, bathrooms still have asbestos in them. The teachers don't really care about you and wont help you make up work if you miss a few days. Sometimes they will even lie and say you didn't miss anything and at the end of the 6 weeks you have an F because of it.There isn't really any parent involvement.
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