Fontainebleau High School is a public high school located in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States, north of Mandeville. The school is a part of the St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. The school serves Abita Springs, Covington, and a small section of Mandeville.
Serving 1,451 students in grades 9-12, Fontainebleau High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fontainebleau High School serves the northwest part of Mandeville, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 95.1 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fontainebleau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fontainebleau High School's student population of 1,451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,451 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Optimus Optimorum
School Rankings
Fontainebleau High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fontainebleau High School is 0.45, 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
#237 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Red
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fontainebleau High School's ranking?
Fontainebleau High School is ranked #237 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Fontainebleau High School often compared to?
Fontainebleau High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandeville High School, Lakeshore High School, Covington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fontainebleau High School?
The graduation rate of Fontainebleau High School is 87%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Fontainebleau High School?
1,451 students attend Fontainebleau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fontainebleau High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fontainebleau High School?
Fontainebleau High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fontainebleau High School offer ?
Fontainebleau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fontainebleau High School part of?
Fontainebleau High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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