Is Sterlington High School a good school?

Yes. Sterlington High School ranks in the top 6.0% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend Sterlington High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Sterlington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sterlington High School?

Students at Sterlington High School are 72% White, 22% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Sterlington High School?

Sterlington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sterlington Elementary School Middle : Sterlington Middle School

Sterlington High School

Summary:

Sterlington High School is a public high school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving 539 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which is ranked 44 out of 122 districts in the state, Sterlington High consistently outperforms the district and state averages on End of Course (EOC) exams.

Sterlington High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking 20th out of 333 Louisiana high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on EOC exams are significantly higher than the Ouachita Parish and state averages, with 80% proficiency in English II and 78% in U.S. History, compared to 66% and 59% for the district and state, respectively. Sterlington High also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for female, male, African American, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Sterlington High School has a majority white student population, it is more racially diverse compared to nearby schools like Richwood High School and Wossman High School, which have predominantly African American student bodies. Additionally, Sterlington High serves a student population with a higher socioeconomic status, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools. This combination of academic excellence, diversity, and socioeconomic factors contributes to the exceptional learning environment at Sterlington High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

233 Keystone Road
Monroe, LA 71203

(318) 665-2725

District: Ouachita Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,303

Feeder schools for Sterlington High School:

Elementary:	Sterlington Elementary School
Middle:	Sterlington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 539

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

African American:

21.5%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sterlington High School ranks better than 94% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), African American (21.5%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterlington High School is 16.2, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Sterlington High School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterlington High School is $15,303, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sterlington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterlington High School 20^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Sterlington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Ouachita Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish 44^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sterlington High School

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Rank History for all students at Sterlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	84.90	26^th	290	91.0%
2008	74.38	48^th	291	83.5%
2009	79.20	28^th	301	90.7%
2010	74.74	50^th	297	83.2%
2011	72.62	66^th	300	78.0%
2012	67.07	100^th	310	67.7%
2013	60.76	138^th	312	55.8%
2014	68.76	81^st	309	73.8%
2015	62.45	121^st	312	61.2%
2016	72.39	63^rd	297	78.8%
2017	76.92	39^th	297	86.9%
2018	75.67	41^st	302	86.4%
2019	66.54	105^th	313	66.5%
2021	66.45	88^th	322	72.7%
2022	80.55	38^th	326	88.3%
2023	85.49	21^st	321	93.5%
2024	86.40	20^th	333	94.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sterlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	63.42	34^th	135	74.8%
2022	53.17	53^rd	139	61.9%
2023	80.13	12^th	138	91.3%
2024	55.56	60^th	165	63.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sterlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	47.12	169^th	301	43.9%
2021	50.90	138^th	285	51.6%
2022	65.72	84^th	322	73.9%
2023	77.26	39^th	321	87.9%
2024	82.75	30^th	328	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sterlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	63.70	107^th	292	63.4%
2021	65.74	98^th	288	66.0%
2022	76.30	58^th	311	81.4%
2023	84.72	23^rd	308	92.5%
2024	85.40	27^th	308	91.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sterlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	79.18	42^nd	291	85.6%
2021	66.23	85^th	292	70.9%
2022	81.47	36^th	301	88.0%
2023	84.70	25^th	306	91.8%
2024	85.25	29^th	315	90.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Sterlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	48.35	108^th	233	53.6%
2021	70.38	38^th	243	84.4%
2022	78.73	30^th	256	88.3%
2023	85.47	22^nd	252	91.3%
2024	80.73	27^th	260	89.6%

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Rank History for White students at Sterlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	57.54	103^rd	249	58.6%
2021	50.02	124^th	245	49.4%
2022	75.90	39^th	250	84.4%
2023	77.71	39^th	249	84.3%
2024	84.38	16^th	248	93.5%

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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 Sterlington 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	274	274
1990	198	55	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1991	203	56	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1992	205	51	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1993	228	53	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1994	262	52	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1995	263	53	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1996	263	53	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1997	266	53	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1998	279	57	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1999	269	46	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2000	254	41	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2001	262	37	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2002	310	59	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2003	310	59	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2004	367	61	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2005	388	76	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2006	379	91	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2007	372	80	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2008	371	73	9	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
2009	380	73	6	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
2010	372	70	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
2011	389	76	3	11	0	0	0	0	479
2012	267	54	3	8	0	0	0	0	332
2013	287	55	2	4	0	0	0	0	348
2014	306	55	2	7	0	0	1	0	371
2015	338	48	5	7	0	0	1	0	399
2016	385	58	8	10	0	0	1	0	462
2017	397	61	12	6	0	0	1	0	477
2018	392	75	15	6	0	0	1	0	489
2019	384	82	10	7	0	1	2	0	486
2020	365	90	10	11	0	1	3	0	480
2021	358	90	7	12	0	2	3	0	472
2022	371	100	9	16	0	2	3	0	501
2023	386	116	9	19	2	2	5	0	539

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 Sterlington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	274	20.0	13.7	25.9
1990	254	21.0	12.0	26.8
1991	260	21.0	12.3	30
1992	262	23.0	11.3	27.5
1993	291	23.0	12.7	29.6
1994	329	23.0	14.3	27.4
1995	327	22.0	14.9	29.7
1996	327	22.0	14.9	29.7
1997	333	22.0	15.1	28.2
1998	349	23.0	15.2	26.9
1999	324	23.0	14.1	34
2000	301	26.0	11.6	32.2
2001	307	27.0	11.4	28.7
2002	376	31.8	11.8	29.3
2003	376	31.8	11.8	29.3
2004	436	33.2	13.1	27.8
2005	472	31.8	14.8	26.9
2006	484	32.7	14.8	28.3
2007	469	35.2	13.3	23.7
2008	468	37.3	12.5	26.1
2009	477	38.0	12.6	26
2010	457	36.3	12.5	28.7
2011	479	39.0	12.2	33.6
2012	332	33.0	10.0	31.3
2013	348	29.0	12.0	14.4
2014	371	30.0	12.3	32.3
2015	399	33.0	12.0	28.6
2016	462	37.0	12.4	31
2017	477	32.3	14.7	27.3
2018	489	27.7	17.6	30.5
2019	486	29.9	16.2	27.4
2020	480	31.0	15.4	29
2021	472	29.9	15.7	21.4
2022	501	28.9	17.2	24.6
2023	539	33.0	16.2	40.6

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 Sterlington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	274	20.0	13.7	25.9
1990	254	21.0	12.0	26.8
1991	260	21.0	12.3	30
1992	262	23.0	11.3	27.5
1993	291	23.0	12.7	29.6
1994	329	23.0	14.3	27.4
1995	327	22.0	14.9	29.7
1996	327	22.0	14.9	29.7
1997	333	22.0	15.1	28.2
1998	349	23.0	15.2	26.9
1999	324	23.0	14.1	34
2000	301	26.0	11.6	32.2
2001	307	27.0	11.4	28.7
2002	376	31.8	11.8	29.3
2003	376	31.8	11.8	29.3
2004	436	33.2	13.1	27.8
2005	472	31.8	14.8	26.9
2006	484	32.7	14.8	28.3
2007	469	35.2	13.3	23.7
2008	468	37.3	12.5	26.1
2009	477	38.0	12.6	26
2010	457	36.3	12.5	28.7
2011	479	39.0	12.2	33.6
2012	332	33.0	10.0	31.3
2013	348	29.0	12.0	14.4
2014	371	30.0	12.3	32.3
2015	399	33.0	12.0	28.6
2016	462	37.0	12.4	31
2017	477	32.3	14.7	27.3
2018	489	27.7	17.6	30.5
2019	486	29.9	16.2	27.4
2020	480	31.0	15.4	29
2021	472	29.9	15.7	21.4
2022	501	28.9	17.2	24.6
2023	539	33.0	16.2	40.6

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 Sterlington High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,869
2018	$11,576
2019	$12,019
2020	$12,531
2021	$13,903
2022	$15,303

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterlington High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 21^st of 321 High schools	27%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Sterlington High School)	78	81	3%
End of Course English II (Ouachita Parish)	70	67	3%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Sterlington High School)	74	78	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Ouachita Parish)	62	57	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Sterlington High School)	77	89	12%
End of Course English I (Ouachita Parish)	72	70	2%
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	486	539	10.9%
African American	82	116	41.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	7	19	171.4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	384	386	0.5%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.4%	40.6%	13.3%

Schools Near Sterlington 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 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	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
Sterlington High School	Public	9-12	233 Keystone Road	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 665-2725	539	33	16.2	40.6%	386 (71.6%)	116 (21.5%)	19 (3.5%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	86.4	20^th of 333 public high schools	94.0%		85.5	21^st of 321 public high schools	93.5%	1								80.0	78.0	92.0	81.0	$15,303
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	2939 Renwick Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-8441	609	38	16.0	84.4%	0 (0.0%)	596 (97.9%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	4.9	313^th of 333 public high schools	6.0%		3.9	306^th of 321 public high schools	4.7%	7							17.0	35.0		24.0		$16,058
Neville High School	Public	9-12	600 Forsythe Avenue	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 323-2237	1,121	66	17.0	49.1%	409 (36.5%)	627 (55.9%)	30 (2.7%)	35 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.6%)	60.2	134^th of 333 public high schools	59.8%		67.4	102^nd of 321 public high schools	68.2%	32						68.0	69.0	82.0	62.0	58.0	61.0	$12,969
West Monroe High School	Public	8-12	201 Riggs Street	West Monroe	71291	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 323-3771	2,189	113	19.3	57.6%	1,399 (63.9%)	542 (24.8%)	163 (7.4%)	35 (1.6%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (2.1%)	66.3	108^th of 333 public high schools	67.6%		68.8	92^nd of 321 public high schools	71.3%	16						64.0	75.0	74.0	65.0	74.0	67.0	$11,308
Ouachita Parish High School	Public	8-12	681 Highway 594	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 343-2769	1,191	64	18.6	65.7%	300 (25.2%)	838 (70.4%)	32 (2.7%)	10 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.7%)	43.1	197^th of 333 public high schools	40.8%		44.9	188^th of 321 public high schools	41.4%	9						53.0	42.0	59.0	57.0	67.0	60.0	$12,134
Wossman High School	Public	9-12	1600 Arizona Street	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-2932	636	38	16.6	78.8%	3 (0.5%)	625 (98.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	26.1	252^nd of 333 public high schools	24.3%		24.4	245^th of 321 public high schools	23.7%	7						47.0	42.0	59.0	39.0	50.0	43.0	$16,187
Bastrop High School	Public	7-12	402 Highland Avenue	Bastrop	71220	Morehouse Parish	Morehouse Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 281-0194	902	58	15.6	6.1%	71 (7.9%)	802 (88.9%)	12 (1.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.3%)	3.2	322^nd of 333 public high schools	3.3%		0.9	317^th of 321 public high schools	1.2%	5	9.0	5.0	27.0	24.0	25.0		8.0	26.0	6.0	35.0		$15,215
Richwood High School	Public	8-12	5901 Highway 165 S	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 361-0467	506	34	14.6	87.7%	8 (1.6%)	489 (96.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	9.7	294^th of 333 public high schools	11.7%		7.4	293^rd of 321 public high schools	8.7%	1						43.0	16.0	26.0		43.0	30.0	$14,256

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