Breaux Bridge High School

1015 Breaux Bridge High School
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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Breaux Bridge High School serves 737 students in grades 9-12.

Breaux Bridge High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 737 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Breaux Bridge High School's student population of 737 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

737 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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School Rankings

Breaux Bridge High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Breaux Bridge High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#742 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

29%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

40%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

47%

42%

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White

48%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.63

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Graduation Rate

89%

84%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

St. Martin Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Breaux Bridge High School often compared to?

Breaux Bridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecilia High School, St. Martinville Senior 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Breaux Bridge High School?

The graduation rate of Breaux Bridge High School is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 84%.

How many students attend Breaux Bridge High School?

737 students attend Breaux Bridge High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Breaux Bridge High School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Breaux Bridge High School?

Breaux Bridge High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Breaux Bridge High School offer ?

Breaux Bridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Breaux Bridge High School part of?

Breaux Bridge High School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 737 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education