Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sicily Island 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sicily Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sicily Island High School's student population of 168 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Sicily Island 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 Sicily Island High School is 0.54, 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
#713 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
47%
41%
White
49%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sicily Island High School's ranking?
Sicily Island High School is ranked #713 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sicily Island High School?
The graduation rate of Sicily Island High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sicily Island High School?
168 students attend Sicily Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sicily Island High School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sicily Island High School?
Sicily Island High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sicily Island High School offer ?
Sicily Island High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sicily Island High School part of?
Sicily Island High School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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