Phoenix High School is a K–12 school in Braithwaite, a community in unincorporated Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves Braithwaite, Bohemia, and Phoenix, and is a part of the Plaquemines Parish School Board.
Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Phoenix High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phoenix High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Braithwaite, LA school district, covering approximately 628.6 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 22.4 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 68.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix High School is 0.10, 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
#529 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
95%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
royal blue and white
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix High School's ranking?
Phoenix High School is ranked #529 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Phoenix High School often compared to?
Phoenix High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Chasse High School, South Plaquemines High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
203 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Phoenix High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phoenix High School offer ?
Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix High School part of?
Phoenix High School is part of Plaquemines Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Total waste of taxpayers money to build this school, built on a swamp. Could have put money into re-vamping existing school. 221 students? doubtful, especially when their school buses carry 5 to 6 kids no more than a mile, to and from school. There isn't more than 40 homes in, and around this school. Total waste. I would be willing to bet there isn't more than 100 kids that attend this multi-million dollar school. And by the way, most of the contractors who built it, didn't get their money.
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