Joseph S. Clark Senior High School serves 353 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-44%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Joseph S. Clark Senior High School?
353 students attend Joseph S. Clark Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School?
Joseph S. Clark Senior 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 Senior High School offer ?
Joseph S. Clark Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Joseph S. Clark Senior High School part of?
Joseph S. Clark Senior High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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