Louisiana State Penitentiary
Tel:
(225)655-2973
- Louisiana State Penitentiary serves 13 students in grades 10-12.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Louisiana State Penitentiary's student population of 13 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 13 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
 |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Louisiana State Penitentiary is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Black | 93% | 44% |
| White | 7% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.61 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Special School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Louisiana State Penitentiary is West Feliciana High School (15.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School (9.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School (9.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Batchelor Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 318 students
9.4 miles
4739 La Highway 419 West
Batchelor, LA 70715
(225)492-2555 9.4 PK-8 318 - Simmesport Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 301 students
12.7 miles
549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318)941-2699 12.7 PK-6 301 - Saint Francisville West Feliciana Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 485 students
15.2 miles
9559 Bains Road
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225)635-3898 15.2 6-8 485 - Saint Francisville West Feliciana High School Grades: 8-12 | 612 students
15.4 miles
8604 U.s. Hwy. 61
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225)635-4561 15.4 8-12 612 - Saint Francisville Bains Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 597 students
15.5 miles
9792 Bains Road
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225)635-3272 15.5 2-5 597
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