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 215 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 215 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Spartan
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 0.12, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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 83%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
215 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Phoenix High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
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 14:1.
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 10/26/2016
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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