Serving 145 students in grades 8-12, Strehle Community 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martyn Alternative School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Westwego, LA, covering approximately 642 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 27.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 58 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Strehle Community School's student population of 145 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Strehle Community 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 Strehle Community School is 0.50, 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
#1065 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
67%
42%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strehle Community School's ranking?
Strehle Community School is ranked #1065 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Strehle Community School often compared to?
Strehle Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale High School, Jefferson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Strehle Community School?
The graduation rate of Strehle Community School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Strehle Community School?
145 students attend Strehle Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Strehle Community School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Strehle Community School?
Strehle Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Strehle Community School offer ?
Strehle Community School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Strehle Community School part of?
Strehle Community School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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