Ellender Memorial High School vs. South Terrebonne High School
Should I attend Ellender Memorial High School or South Terrebonne High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ellender Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
South Terrebonne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 893 students in grades 9-12, Ellender Memorial 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 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 926 students in grades 9-12, South Terrebonne High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
893 students
926 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#343 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Graduation Rate
91%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
282
288
Grade 10 Students
236
268
Grade 11 Students
211
176
Grade 12 Students
164
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
13%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
5%
% Black
33%
9%
% White
28%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
