Grace King High School (Closed 2023)

4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, Grace King High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,463 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
#770 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

29%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
65%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
19%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
12%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
88%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

61%
82.6%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
28.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grace King High School's ranking?
Grace King High School is ranked #770 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grace King High School?
The graduation rate of Grace King High School is 61%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Grace King High School?
1,463 students attend Grace King High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grace King High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace King High School?
Grace King High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grace King High School offer ?
Grace King High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grace King High School part of?
Grace King High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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