Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Port Allen 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Allen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Port Allen High School's student population of 419 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Allen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Allen High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
66%
42%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Allen High School's ranking?
Port Allen High School is ranked #698 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Port Allen High School often compared to?
Port Allen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brusly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Allen High School?
The graduation rate of Port Allen High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Port Allen High School?
419 students attend Port Allen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Port Allen High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Allen High School?
Port Allen High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port Allen High School offer ?
Port Allen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Port Allen High School part of?
Port Allen High School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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