Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, Mamou High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mamou High School serves the southwest part of Mamou, LA, covering an area of approximately 192.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 12 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mamou High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mamou High School's student population of 443 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mamou High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mamou High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#638 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-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 Mamou High School's ranking?
Mamou High School is ranked #638 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mamou High School?
The graduation rate of Mamou High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Mamou High School?
443 students attend Mamou High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mamou High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mamou High School?
Mamou High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mamou High School offer ?
Mamou High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mamou High School part of?
Mamou High School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.
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