Plaquemine High School is a public high school located at 59595 Belleview Drive in unincorporated Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States, south of the City of Plaquemine. It serves grades from seven to twelve and is administered by the Iberville Parish School Board.
Serving 1,028 students in grades 7-12, Plaquemine Senior 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 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,028 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plaquemine Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Plaquemine Senior High School's student population of 1,028 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,028 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Plaquemine Senior 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 Plaquemine Senior High School is 0.52, 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
#639 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
59%
41%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plaquemine Senior High School's ranking?
Plaquemine Senior High School is ranked #639 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plaquemine Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plaquemine Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Plaquemine Senior High School?
1,028 students attend Plaquemine Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Plaquemine Senior High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plaquemine Senior High School?
Plaquemine Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plaquemine Senior High School offer ?
Plaquemine Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plaquemine Senior High School part of?
Plaquemine Senior High School is part of Iberville Parish School District.
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