Cecilia High School is a 4A public secondary school located in Cecilia, an unincorporated community in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. Cecilia High School is accredited by the Department of Education of the State of Louisiana and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 768 students in grades 9-12, Cecilia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cecilia High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Cecilia, LA, covering an area of approximately 203.5 square miles. Most families live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest point in the attendance zone is about 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecilia High School's student population of 768 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cecilia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecilia High School is 0.57, 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
#270 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
85-89%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecilia High School's ranking?
Cecilia High School is ranked #270 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cecilia High School often compared to?
Cecilia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breaux Bridge 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cecilia High School?
The graduation rate of Cecilia High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Cecilia High School?
768 students attend Cecilia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cecilia High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cecilia High School?
Cecilia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cecilia High School offer ?
Cecilia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cecilia High School part of?
Cecilia High School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.
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