Mamou High School

1008 Seventh Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 761 students in grades 4-12, Mamou 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mamou High School's student population of 761 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
761 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Mamou High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mamou High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#718 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
29%
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34%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
40%
42%
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White
53%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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85-89%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #718 out of 1,237 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mamou High School?
The graduation rate of Mamou High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mamou High School?
761 students attend Mamou High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mamou High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mamou High School offer ?
Mamou High School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Mamou High School part of?
Mamou High School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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