Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Joseph S. Clark Preparatory 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 <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)70-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 81%.
How many students attend Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School?
43 students attend Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School?
Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School offer ?
Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School part of?
Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School is part of Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School District.
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