For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 997 students in St. Helena Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. Helena Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
997 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Helena Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Graduation Rate
77%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.9%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
89%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,906 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,262
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,906
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best St. Helena Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Highway 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4364
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4364
Gr: 3-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
St. Helena College And Career Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14340 Highway 37
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Gr: 7-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1590 La 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-3715
Gr: PK-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Helena Parish School District?
St. Helena Parish School District manages 3 public schools serving 997 students.
What is the rank of St. Helena Parish School District?
St. Helena Parish School District is ranked #165 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Helena Parish School District?
89% of St. Helena Parish School District students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Helena Parish School District?
St. Helena Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is St. Helena Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,906 is less than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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