French Settlement High School vs. Holden High School
Should I attend French Settlement High School or Holden 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
French Settlement High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Holden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades 7-12, French Settlement High School ranks in the top 20% 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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Holden High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
449 students
627 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#145 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
-
41
Grade 1 Students
-
51
Grade 2 Students
-
49
Grade 3 Students
-
52
Grade 4 Students
-
46
Grade 5 Students
-
46
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Grade 7 Students
88
49
Grade 8 Students
68
50
Grade 9 Students
92
58
Grade 10 Students
79
40
Grade 11 Students
66
46
Grade 12 Students
56
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
93%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%