High Schools in St. Tammany Parish

The high schools located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, provide a diverse educational landscape for students in the region. This analysis examines eight high schools, including Mandeville High School, Slidell High School, Northshore High School, Fontainebleau High School, Covington High School, Salmen High School, Lakeshore High School, and Pearl River High School.

Among the standout schools, Mandeville High School consistently ranks as one of the top high schools in Louisiana, earning a 5-star rating and boasting the highest test scores across all subjects compared to the other schools and the state and parish averages. Northshore High School and Lakeshore High School also stand out, with both schools receiving 4-star ratings and impressive test scores.

The data reveals interesting insights about the schools, including a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its test scores. Schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates, such as Mandeville High School and Lakeshore High School, tend to have the highest test scores, while schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, like Salmen High School and Pearl River High School, have the lowest test scores. Additionally, the data highlights the varying levels of racial diversity among the schools, with Slidell High School being the most diverse and Mandeville High School having the least diverse student population.