Ellender Memorial High School, is a public high school located in Houma, Louisiana, United States. It is within the Terrebonne Parish School District and is the fourth public high school to open in that district. Ellender Memorial High School was named after United States Senator Allen Joseph Ellender.
Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, Ellender Memorial High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellender Memorial High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Houma, LA, covering an area of approximately 104.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellender Memorial High School's student population of 819 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Educate and Empower Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Ellender Memorial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellender Memorial High School is 0.77, which is more 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
#596 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
74%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellender Memorial High School's ranking?
Ellender Memorial High School is ranked #596 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ellender Memorial High School often compared to?
Ellender Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrebonne High School, South Terrebonne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellender Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Ellender Memorial High School is 74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Ellender Memorial High School?
819 students attend Ellender Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Ellender Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellender Memorial High School?
Ellender Memorial High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellender Memorial High School offer ?
Ellender Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellender Memorial High School part of?
Ellender Memorial High School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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