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 883 students in grades 9-12, Ellender Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellender Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ellender Memorial High School's student population of 883 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Rankings
Ellender Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellender Memorial High School is 0.78, 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
#628 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
28%
11%
Black
29%
41%
White
20%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellender Memorial High School's ranking?
Ellender Memorial High School is ranked #628 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ellender Memorial High School?
883 students attend Ellender Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Ellender Memorial High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellender Memorial High School?
Ellender Memorial High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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