Is Block High School a good school?

Block High School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend Block High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Block High School.

What is the racial makeup of Block High School?

Students at Block High School are 56% African American, 41% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Block High School?

Block High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jonesville Elementary School

Block High School

Summary:

Block High School is a public high school located in Jonesville, Louisiana, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 218 students. The school is part of the Catahoula Parish school district, which is ranked 54 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a moderately ranked district, Block High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the Catahoula Parish and Louisiana state averages in core subjects like Mathematics, Algebra I, Geometry, and U.S. History. This trend has been consistent over the past several years, and the school has been ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Louisiana, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of all high schools in the state.

When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, Block High School shows significant disparities, with African American and low-income students performing significantly worse than their peers. The nearby Jena High School and Ferriday High School, while not significantly outperforming Block High School, demonstrate better academic outcomes and higher statewide rankings, suggesting that Block High School may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population and improve overall student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-12

300 Division Street
Jonesville, LA 71343

(318) 339-7996

District: Catahoula Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Feeder schools for Block High School:

Elementary:

Jonesville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.4%

White:

41.3%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Block High School ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Block High School ranks worse than 89.8% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.4%), White (41.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Block High School is 13.7. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Block High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Block High School 413^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Block High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Block High School 299^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Block High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Catahoula Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Catahoula Parish 54^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	39.24	268^th	396	32.3%
2008	29.26	319^th	413	22.8%
2009	37.47	297^th	425	30.1%
2012	42.80	274^th	442	38.0%
2013	30.07	340^th	457	25.6%
2014	21.54	387^th	470	17.7%
2015	32.31	359^th	482	25.5%
2016	15.67	383^rd	435	12.0%
2017	8.69	406^th	437	7.1%
2019	14.50	391^st	449	12.9%
2021	17.01	386^th	459	15.9%
2022	12.04	412^th	460	10.4%
2023	7.79	435^th	465	6.5%
2024	10.70	413^th	449	8.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	18.51	348^th	403	13.6%
2019	11.55	397^th	430	7.7%
2021	18.57	382^nd	455	16.0%
2022	13.71	410^th	458	10.5%
2023	8.92	428^th	459	6.8%
2024	16.48	388^th	444	12.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	17.18	370^th	418	11.5%
2021	22.06	346^th	441	21.5%
2022	21.41	357^th	441	19.0%
2023	15.56	388^th	444	12.6%
2024	6.25	399^th	415	3.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	13.54	373^rd	418	10.8%
2021	18.14	367^th	442	17.0%
2022	8.96	407^th	442	7.9%
2023	11.85	395^th	443	10.8%
2024	16.20	377^th	426	11.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	11.10	325^th	338	3.8%
2021	10.92	336^th	352	4.5%
2022	11.32	336^th	360	6.7%
2023	8.59	346^th	360	3.9%
2024	10.91	318^th	333	4.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	21.91	294^th	338	13.0%
2019	41.19	227^th	350	35.1%
2021	28.46	281^st	358	21.5%
2022	14.61	329^th	362	9.1%
2023	5.70	345^th	352	2.0%
2024	12.87	307^th	320	4.1%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Block High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	74.01	66^th	290	77.2%
2008	53.90	145^th	291	50.2%
2009	37.22	215^th	301	28.6%
2010	50.95	172^nd	297	42.1%
2011	43.09	210^th	300	30.0%
2012	60.55	148^th	310	52.3%
2013	46.69	209^th	312	33.0%
2014	63.20	116^th	309	62.5%
2015	42.78	226^th	312	27.6%
2016	28.95	248^th	297	16.5%
2017	25.68	256^th	297	13.8%
2018	11.62	270^th	302	10.6%
2019	13.69	271^st	313	13.4%
2022	20.80	266^th	326	18.4%
2023	11.12	280^th	321	12.8%
2024	8.40	299^th	333	10.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	12.50	272^nd	301	9.6%
2022	18.69	269^th	322	16.5%
2023	14.37	276^th	321	14.0%
2024	6.58	304^th	328	7.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	3.16	283^rd	292	3.1%
2021	18.17	240^th	288	16.7%
2022	13.05	272^nd	311	12.5%
2023	16.71	264^th	308	14.3%
2024	28.27	234^th	308	24.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	19.24	240^th	291	17.5%
2021	35.65	196^th	292	32.9%
2022	27.50	220^th	301	26.9%
2023	13.25	260^th	306	15.0%
2024	5.81	295^th	315	6.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	10.60	219^th	233	6.0%
2021	27.68	178^th	243	26.7%
2022	19.16	218^th	256	14.8%
2023	15.55	220^th	252	12.7%
2024	22.28	205^th	260	21.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Block High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	8.28	238^th	249	4.4%
2021	38.85	164^th	245	33.1%
2022	6.40	242^nd	250	3.2%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Block High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	441	441
1990	260	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1991	263	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1992	257	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1993	277	172	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
1994	293	185	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
1995	329	183	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1996	329	183	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1997	340	180	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
1998	292	170	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	465
1999	297	175	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	475
2000	276	152	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2001	237	135	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2002	185	125	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2003	185	125	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2004	182	117	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2005	168	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2006	171	126	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2007	176	127	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2008	146	134	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2009	138	140	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2010	115	135	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2011	129	107	0	3	0	0	0	0	239
2012	136	121	2	4	0	0	1	0	264
2013	132	132	3	3	0	0	1	0	271
2014	128	141	3	2	0	0	1	0	275
2015	107	158	4	2	0	0	1	0	272
2016	114	151	4	3	0	0	0	0	272
2017	93	142	2	2	0	0	0	0	239
2018	88	111	0	1	0	0	1	0	201
2019	73	110	0	4	0	0	1	0	188
2020	105	144	0	6	0	0	1	0	256
2021	100	137	0	5	1	0	2	0	245
2022	97	136	0	6	1	0	5	0	245
2023	90	123	0	2	0	0	3	0	218

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Block High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	441	29.0	15.2	32.4
1990	413	27.0	15.2	33.2
1991	405	28.0	14.4	57.5
1992	419	27.0	15.5	36.8
1993	449	28.0	16.0	33
1994	478	29.0	16.5	36.8
1995	512	29.0	17.7	37.1
1996	512	29.0	17.7	37.1
1997	524	29.0	18.1	34.4
1998	465	29.0	16.0	39.4
1999	475	29.0	16.4	43.6
2000	429	29.0	14.8	41.5
2001	373	28.0	13.3	41
2002	314	28.4	11.1	45.9
2003	314	28.4	11.1	45.9
2004	299	26.3	11.4	42.8
2005	295	24.8	11.9	53.9
2006	298	25.1	11.9	59.4
2007	306	25.1	12.2	65.4
2008	282	24.3	11.6	64.5
2009	279	22.9	12.2	67
2010	253	24.1	10.4	60.1
2011	239	22.1	10.7	61.9
2012	264	22.1	11.9	74.2
2013	271	20.3	13.3	71.6
2014	275	18.5	14.8	70.9
2015	272	23.0	11.8	84.9
2016	272	n/a	n/a	88.2
2017	239	27.8	8.5	46
2018	201	16.0	12.4	44.3
2019	188	10.6	17.6	64.4
2020	256	15.3	16.6	74.6
2021	245	14.8	16.4	77.6
2022	245	12.4	19.7	75.5
2023	218	15.8	13.7	79.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Block High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	441	29.0	15.2	32.4
1990	413	27.0	15.2	33.2
1991	405	28.0	14.4	57.5
1992	419	27.0	15.5	36.8
1993	449	28.0	16.0	33
1994	478	29.0	16.5	36.8
1995	512	29.0	17.7	37.1
1996	512	29.0	17.7	37.1
1997	524	29.0	18.1	34.4
1998	465	29.0	16.0	39.4
1999	475	29.0	16.4	43.6
2000	429	29.0	14.8	41.5
2001	373	28.0	13.3	41
2002	314	28.4	11.1	45.9
2003	314	28.4	11.1	45.9
2004	299	26.3	11.4	42.8
2005	295	24.8	11.9	53.9
2006	298	25.1	11.9	59.4
2007	306	25.1	12.2	65.4
2008	282	24.3	11.6	64.5
2009	279	22.9	12.2	67
2010	253	24.1	10.4	60.1
2011	239	22.1	10.7	61.9
2012	264	22.1	11.9	74.2
2013	271	20.3	13.3	71.6
2014	275	18.5	14.8	70.9
2015	272	23.0	11.8	84.9
2016	272	n/a	n/a	88.2
2017	239	27.8	8.5	46
2018	201	16.0	12.4	44.3
2019	188	10.6	17.6	64.4
2020	256	15.3	16.6	74.6
2021	245	14.8	16.4	77.6
2022	245	12.4	19.7	75.5
2023	218	15.8	13.7	79.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Block High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,286
2018	$12,835
2019	$15,965
2020	$12,690
2021	$15,408

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Block High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 391^st of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 435^th of 465 Middle schools	6.5%
Ranks 271^st of 313 High schools	Ranks 280^th of 321 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Block High School)	37	20	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Catahoula Parish)	50	34	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Block High School)	53	61	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Catahoula Parish)	73	68	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Block High School)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Catahoula Parish)	48	43	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Block High School)	48	29	19%
End of Course Algebra I (Catahoula Parish)	61	51	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Block High School)	37	15	22%
End of Course Geometry (Catahoula Parish)	63	45	18%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Block High School)	42	52	10%
End of Course English II (Catahoula Parish)	70	68	2%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course English I (Block High School)	51	46	5%
End of Course English I (Catahoula Parish)	64	63	1%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	188	218	16%
African American	110	123	11.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	90	23.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	79.8%	15.5%

Schools Near Block High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)		LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Block High School	Public	6-12	300 Division Street	Jonesville	71343	Catahoula Parish	Catahoula Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 339-7996	218	16	13.7	79.8%	90 (41.3%)	123 (56.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	8.4	299^th of 333 public high schools	10.2%		11.1	280^th of 321 public high schools	12.8%	19	27.0	22.0	53.0	38.0	47.0	46.0	24.0	8.0	42.0	8.0	48.0	32.0
Ferriday High School	Public	8-12	801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard	Ferriday	71334	Concordia Parish	Concordia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 757-8626	314	32	9.8	93.9%	25 (8.0%)	279 (88.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	4.3	316^th of 333 public high schools	5.1%		11.2	278^th of 321 public high schools	13.4%	38							18.0	9.0	24.0	14.0	43.0	20.0	$25,110
Jena High School	Public	9-12	243 East High School Drive	Jena	71342	LaSalle Parish	LaSalle Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 992-5195	529	32	16.5	31.4%	423 (80.0%)	77 (14.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	59.6	137^th of 333 public high schools	58.9%		54.7	156^th of 321 public high schools	51.4%	19							68.0	57.0	69.0	63.0	67.0	70.0	$11,524

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