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South Plaquemines High School vs. Belle Chasse High School

Should you attend South Plaquemines High School or Belle Chasse High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Plaquemines High School
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Belle Chasse High School
8346 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

South Plaquemines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Belle Chasse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 7-12, South Plaquemines 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 979 students in grades 9-12, Belle Chasse High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
402 students
979 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Plaquemines High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belle Chasse High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Plaquemines High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belle Chasse High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Plaquemines High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belle Chasse High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Plaquemines High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#716 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
#176 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Plaquemines High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belle Chasse High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
50%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Plaquemines High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Chasse High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in LA)
58%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Plaquemines High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Chasse High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in LA)
45%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Plaquemines High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belle Chasse High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in LA)
88%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Plaquemines High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belle Chasse High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Plaquemines High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belle Chasse High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
72
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-
Grade 9 Students
67
252
Grade 10 Students
71
257
Grade 11 Students
62
219
Grade 12 Students
75
251

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Belle Chasse High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belle Chasse High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belle Chasse High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
48%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belle Chasse High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belle Chasse High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belle Chasse High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Plaquemines High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belle Chasse High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Plaquemines High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belle Chasse High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Plaquemines High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belle Chasse High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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