South Plaquemines High School vs. Phoenix High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Plaquemines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 355 students in grades 7-12, South Plaquemines 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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.
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
355 students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#529 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
-
14
Grade 1 Students
-
13
Grade 2 Students
-
11
Grade 3 Students
-
15
Grade 4 Students
-
23
Grade 5 Students
-
10
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
69
15
Grade 8 Students
71
14
Grade 9 Students
58
19
Grade 10 Students
45
17
Grade 11 Students
56
15
Grade 12 Students
56
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
14%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
3%
% Black
45%
95%
% White
28%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%