Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sicily Island High School ranks in the top 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sicily Island High School's student population of 208 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sicily Island High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sicily Island High School is 0.56, 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
#567 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
51%
42%
White
43%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
46%
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 #567 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
208 students attend Sicily Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sicily Island High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sicily Island High School?
Sicily Island High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sicily Island High School offer ?
Sicily Island High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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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