Is Istrouma High School a good school?

Istrouma High School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend Istrouma High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 662 students attended Istrouma High School.

What is the racial makeup of Istrouma High School?

Students at Istrouma High School are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Istrouma High School?

Istrouma High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Claiborne Elementary School Elementary : Winbourne Elementary School

Istrouma High School

Summary:

Istrouma High School is a public high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 662. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 95% of students identifying as such in recent years, and is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Istrouma High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Louisiana, with a statewide ranking between 300-319 out of 333 high schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as LEAP and End-of-Course exams, is significantly lower than the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages across various subject areas. Additionally, Istrouma High School has a very high percentage of students (over 89% in recent years) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, nearby schools like Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Madison Preparatory Academy demonstrate stronger academic performance and higher rankings.

The stark racial imbalance at Istrouma High School, with over 95% of students being African American, is concerning and may be indicative of broader issues of educational equity and access within the East Baton Rouge Parish school district. Addressing the significant challenges faced by Istrouma High School, including its persistent low performance, racial disparities, and socioeconomic factors, will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the unique needs and challenges of the school's student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

(225) 636-2686

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
319^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,832

Feeder schools for Istrouma High School:

Elementary:	Claiborne Elementary School
	Winbourne Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 662

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.2%

Hispanic:

3.6%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Istrouma High School ranks worse than 57.9% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Istrouma High School ranks worse than 95.8% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 11^th among 13 ranked high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.2%), Hispanic (3.6%), White (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Istrouma High School is 12.3, which is the 3^rd best among 13 high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Istrouma High School employs 53.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Istrouma High School is $16,832, which is the 6^th highest among 13 high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Istrouma High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Istrouma High School 260^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Istrouma High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Istrouma High School 319^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Istrouma High School in the ranking list.)

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East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Istrouma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	52.63	228^th	449	49.2%
2021	29.63	331^st	459	27.9%
2022	21.70	363^rd	460	21.1%
2023	31.23	336^th	465	27.7%
2024	44.81	260^th	449	42.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	44.01	250^th	430	41.9%
2021	35.43	295^th	455	35.2%
2022	16.14	395^th	458	13.8%
2023	30.52	326^th	459	29.0%
2024	44.15	252^nd	444	43.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Istrouma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	46.36	238^th	418	43.1%
2021	31.37	315^th	441	28.6%
2022	26.47	339^th	441	23.1%
2023	24.31	353^rd	444	20.5%
2024	28.66	319^th	415	23.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Istrouma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	60.20	170^th	418	59.3%
2021	28.90	322^nd	442	27.1%
2022	31.12	305^th	442	31.0%
2023	43.05	247^th	443	44.2%
2024	45.07	241^st	426	43.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	75.62	67^th	338	80.2%
2021	45.94	177^th	352	49.7%
2022	35.24	229^th	360	36.4%
2023	47.09	179^th	360	50.3%
2024	61.66	115^th	333	65.5%

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

Rank History for Istrouma High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Istrouma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	4.12	301^st	313	3.8%
2021	5.13	302^nd	322	6.2%
2022	4.96	310^th	326	4.9%
2023	3.84	307^th	321	4.4%
2024	3.50	319^th	333	4.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Istrouma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	14.67	112^th	122	8.2%
2022	26.95	103^rd	139	25.9%
2023	29.69	100^th	138	27.5%
2024	13.45	154^th	165	6.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	5.49	287^th	301	4.7%
2021	3.34	282^nd	285	1.1%
2022	6.66	305^th	322	5.3%
2023	5.56	303^rd	321	5.6%
2024	3.73	314^th	328	4.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Istrouma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	5.86	276^th	292	5.5%
2021	2.69	285^th	288	1.0%
2022	3.29	306^th	311	1.6%
2023	2.58	302^nd	308	1.9%
2024	1.97	304^th	308	1.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Istrouma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	2.43	286^th	291	1.7%
2021	5.38	280^th	292	4.1%
2023	6.90	283^rd	306	7.5%
2024	3.85	304^th	315	3.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	11.04	217^th	233	6.9%
2021	13.25	221^st	243	9.1%
2022	12.22	235^th	256	8.2%
2023	9.46	238^th	252	5.6%
2024	7.66	247^th	260	5.0%

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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 Istrouma High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	3	495	0	7	0	2	507
2019	12	769	0	6	1	1	789
2020	11	917	2	21	0	1	952
2021	12	898	2	18	0	1	931
2022	8	730	1	20	0	1	760
2023	5	630	0	24	0	3	662

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 Istrouma High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	507	29.3	17.2	90.7
2019	789	44.0	17.9	72.2
2020	952	55.0	17.3	81.8
2021	931	51.0	18.2	72.3
2022	760	53.0	14.3	67.6
2023	662	53.5	12.3	89.3

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 Istrouma High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	507	29.3	17.2	90.7
2019	789	44.0	17.9	72.2
2020	952	55.0	17.3	81.8
2021	931	51.0	18.2	72.3
2022	760	53.0	14.3	67.6
2023	662	53.5	12.3	89.3

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 Istrouma High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,723
2019	$13,166
2020	$13,301
2021	$14,234
2022	$16,832

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Istrouma High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 228^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 336^th of 465 Middle schools	21.5%
Ranks 301^st of 313 High schools	Ranks 307^th of 321 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Istrouma High School)	61	71	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)	63	58	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Istrouma High School)	92	68	24%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)	66	59	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Istrouma High School)	44	20	24%
7th Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)	51	44	7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Istrouma High School)	28	20	8%
End of Course Algebra I (East Baton Rouge Parish)	54	43	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Istrouma High School)	23	19	4%
End of Course Geometry (East Baton Rouge Parish)	52	45	7%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Istrouma High School)	31	32	1%
End of Course English II (East Baton Rouge Parish)	57	57
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course English I (Istrouma High School)	42	32	10%
End of Course English I (East Baton Rouge Parish)	60	53	7%
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	789	662	16.1%
African American	769	630	18.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	24	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	5	58.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.2%	89.3%	17%

Schools Near Istrouma 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 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th 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
Istrouma High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	3730 Winbourne	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 636-2686	662	54	12.3	89.3%	5 (0.8%)	630 (95.2%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3.5	319^th of 333 public high schools	4.2%		3.8	307^th of 321 public high schools	4.4%	12	41.0	50.0			72.0	72.0	68.0	71.0		16.0	25.0		30.0	21.0	$16,832
Capitol High School	Public	9-12	1000 North 23rd Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(225) 239-7506	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	3.4	320^th of 333 public high schools	3.9%					(n/a)										13.0	25.0	18.0	32.0	23.0
Arlington Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	6125 Winbourne Avenue	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-8188	100	11	9.2	59.0%	10 (10.0%)	82 (82.0%)	4 (4.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2	325^th of 333 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)										10.0	20.0			20.0	$47,029
Madison Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1555 Madison Avenue	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 636-5863	581	36	16.0	74.5%	3 (0.5%)	571 (98.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	61.5	124^th of 333 public high schools	62.8%		61.6	128^th of 321 public high schools	60.1%	4										56.0	79.0	53.0	80.0	65.0	$12,587
Baton Rouge Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2825 Government St	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 383-0520	1,582	80	19.6	33.3%	662 (41.8%)	431 (27.2%)	130 (8.2%)	328 (20.7%)	6 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	18 (1.1%)	96.5	5^th of 333 public high schools	98.5%					(n/a)											99.0		100.0	99.0	$12,355
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	339 Florida Street	Baton Rouge	70801	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 346-5180	406	29	13.8	86.0%	3 (0.7%)	395 (97.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	11.5	289^th of 333 public high schools	13.2%		14.5	269^th of 321 public high schools	16.2%	20									24.0		42.0		40.0	40.0	$13,033
Collegiate Baton Rouge	Public, Charter	9-12	282 Lobdell Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Collegiate Baton Rouge	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 892-6962	476	36	13.1	91.8%	5 (1.1%)	443 (93.1%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	24.2	259^th of 333 public high schools	22.2%		17.9	264^th of 321 public high schools	17.8%	5									49.0	28.0	49.0		56.0		$17,697
Glen Oaks Senior High School	Public	6-12	6650 Cedar Grove Dr	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 356-4306	679	55	12.2	89.8%	7 (1.0%)	647 (95.3%)	19 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	7.5	302^nd of 333 public high schools	9.3%		6.6	296^th of 321 public high schools	7.8%	6	11.0	10.0	6.0	8.0	47.0	34.0	38.0	39.0	12.0	10.0	30.0	34.0	44.0		$18,690
McKinley Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 East Mckinley	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 344-7696	920	45	20.2	70.7%	39 (4.2%)	684 (74.3%)	186 (20.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	11.8	288^th of 333 public high schools	13.5%		9.2	289^th of 321 public high schools	10.0%	1									25.0		41.0	38.0	43.0	32.0	$15,712
Scotlandville Magnet High School	Public	9-12	9870 Scotland Avenue	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-3715	903	53	16.9	86.2%	3 (0.3%)	892 (98.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	9.7	295^th of 333 public high schools	11.4%		11.1	281^st of 321 public high schools	12.5%	14									19.0	17.0	48.0	29.0	38.0	34.0	$15,359

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