Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, Sterlington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sterlington High School serves the northeast part of Monroe, LA, covering an area of approximately 61.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sterlington High School's student population of 513 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
Sterlington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterlington High School is 0.44, 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
#146 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
21%
42%
White
72%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterlington High School's ranking?
Sterlington High School is ranked #146 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sterlington High School often compared to?
Sterlington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Monroe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterlington High School?
The graduation rate of Sterlington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sterlington High School?
513 students attend Sterlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sterlington High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterlington High School?
Sterlington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sterlington High School offer ?
Sterlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterlington High School part of?
Sterlington High School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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