Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Southern University Lab 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (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
Southern University Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern University Lab School's student population of 479 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Southern University Lab School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern University Lab School is 0.04, 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
#908 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern University Lab School's ranking?
Southern University Lab School is ranked #908 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southern University Lab School often compared to?
Southern University Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 Southern University Lab School?
The graduation rate of Southern University Lab School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Southern University Lab School?
479 students attend Southern University Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Southern University Lab School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern University Lab School offer ?
Southern University Lab School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern University Lab School part of?
Southern University Lab School is part of Southern University Lab School District.
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