Saint Martinville Senior High School is a high school in St. Martinville, Louisiana, United States. The school is 1 of 3 high schools in St. Martin Parish School Board System. The school is administered by a principal, two assistant principals, and a dean of students.
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, St. Martinville Senior 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 15-19% (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 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Martinville Senior High School serves the west part of its school district in Saint Martinville, LA, covering approximately 313.4 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located nearly 27.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Martinville Senior High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind.
School Rankings
St. Martinville Senior 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 St. Martinville Senior High School is 0.53, 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
#793 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Martinville Senior High School's ranking?
St. Martinville Senior High School is ranked #793 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Martinville Senior High School often compared to?
St. Martinville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breaux Bridge High School, Cecilia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 St. Martinville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of St. Martinville Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend St. Martinville Senior High School?
521 students attend St. Martinville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of St. Martinville Senior High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Martinville Senior High School?
St. Martinville Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Martinville Senior High School offer ?
St. Martinville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Martinville Senior High School part of?
St. Martinville Senior High School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.
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