Belle Chasse High School

Summary:

Belle Chasse High School is a public high school in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, serving 959 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, which is ranked 24th out of 122 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Belle Chasse High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Louisiana, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 24th out of 333 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students outperform state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 82% proficient or better in Algebra I compared to 81% in the district and 62% statewide. Belle Chasse High School also excels in serving diverse student subgroups, ranking highly for female students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Belle Chasse High School maintains its strong academic performance, ranking 15th out of 321 Louisiana high schools for this subgroup. Compared to nearby schools like John Ehret High School, Edna Karr High School, and Chalmette High School, Belle Chasse High School significantly outperforms in terms of academic achievement, test scores, and student subgroup performance, making it a standout institution in the Jefferson Parish school district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8346 Highway 23
       Belle Chasse, LA  70037


(504) 394-2810

District: Plaquemines Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,051 Help


Feeder schools for Belle Chasse High School:

Elementary:    Belle Chasse Elementary School
Middle:    Belle Chasse Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  979

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
African American:
17.4%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Compare Details Belle Chasse High School ranks better than 92.8% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Belle Chasse High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), African American (17.4%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Chasse High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Chasse High School is $16,051.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belle Chasse High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Chasse High School 24th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Belle Chasse High School in the ranking list.)

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Plaquemines Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Plaquemines Parish 24th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Chasse High School

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Rank History for all students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 73.54 68th 290 76.6%
2008 70.52 67th 291 77.0%
2009 79.67 25th 301 91.7%
2010 77.69 41st 297 86.2%
2011 77.99 42nd 300 86.0%
2012 81.19 27th 310 91.3%
2013 78.45 27th 312 91.3%
2014 78.52 23rd 309 92.6%
2015 74.62 45th 312 85.6%
2016 79.91 22nd 297 92.6%
2017 79.42 24th 297 91.9%
2018 78.79 27th 302 91.1%
2019 83.31 30th 313 90.4%
2021 83.70 29th 322 91.0%
2022 84.34 26th 326 92.0%
2023 84.57 24th 321 92.5%
2024 85.48 24th 333 92.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.29 4th 30 86.7%
2021 83.35 5th 39 87.2%
2023 79.37 5th 50 90.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.50 7th 122 94.3%
2021 86.71 8th 135 94.1%
2022 83.81 11th 139 92.1%
2023 77.00 22nd 138 84.1%
2024 92.10 3rd 165 98.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.31 27th 301 91.0%
2021 81.07 26th 285 90.9%
2022 85.05 21st 322 93.5%
2023 87.38 15th 321 95.3%
2024 84.76 25th 328 92.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.24 30th 292 89.7%
2021 86.71 18th 288 93.8%
2022 84.63 23rd 311 92.6%
2023 86.32 16th 308 94.8%
2024 88.29 18th 308 94.2%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.33 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.65 9th 16 43.8%
2024 82.96 3rd 20 85.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.18 32nd 291 89.0%
2021 81.52 36th 292 87.7%
2022 84.43 24th 301 92.0%
2023 82.40 36th 306 88.2%
2024 84.29 31st 315 90.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.53 1st 20 95.0%
2021 61.64 8th 22 63.6%
2022 85.05 2nd 20 90.0%
2024 73.60 5th 22 77.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.88 21st 233 91.0%
2021 86.79 18th 243 92.6%
2022 90.49 14th 256 94.5%
2023 89.47 12th 252 95.2%
2024 92.32 14th 260 94.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.14 17th 78 78.2%
2021 87.24 10th 92 89.1%
2022 85.77 8th 103 92.2%
2023 79.87 11th 107 89.7%
2024 68.68 30th 113 73.5%
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Rank History for White students at Belle Chasse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.71 32nd 249 87.1%
2021 71.67 46th 245 81.2%
2022 71.53 49th 250 80.4%
2023 76.43 43rd 249 82.7%
2024 81.74 27th 248 89.1%
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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.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Belle Chasse 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 1391 1391
1990 1106 256 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1388
1991 1157 242 15 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1442
1992 1207 278 23 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1527
1993 1216 257 16 31 3 n/a n/a 0 1523
1994 1143 218 9 23 7 n/a n/a 0 1400
1995 728 156 8 9 2 n/a n/a 0 903
1996 728 156 8 9 2 n/a n/a 0 903
1997 714 140 8 11 2 n/a n/a 0 875
1998 736 146 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 904
1999 711 139 13 16 3 n/a n/a 0 882
2000 489 84 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 524 97 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 543 108 11 15 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2003 543 108 11 15 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2004 574 123 12 23 4 n/a n/a 0 736
2005 597 133 16 23 10 n/a n/a 0 779
2006 648 262 41 26 11 n/a n/a 0 988
2007 596 194 35 38 5 n/a n/a 0 868
2008 603 185 25 42 8 n/a n/a 0 863
2009 595 186 22 44 10 n/a n/a 0 857
2010 613 199 21 48 12 n/a n/a 0 893
2011 617 182 25 52 13 0 0 0 889
2012 598 170 23 46 10 0 2 0 849
2013 613 154 21 36 9 0 9 0 842
2014 612 141 21 38 7 2 15 0 836
2015 623 160 21 46 10 1 22 0 883
2016 597 165 20 46 8 3 24 0 863
2017 587 186 22 69 7 4 28 0 903
2018 575 198 34 86 8 2 23 0 926
2019 585 204 33 90 5 2 35 0 954
2020 582 192 42 100 2 1 32 0 951
2021 593 178 48 102 6 0 37 0 964
2022 576 164 39 104 8 0 39 0 930
2023 579 149 37 133 10 1 50 0 959
2024 602 170 63 126 14 0 4 0 979

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 Belle Chasse High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1391 96.0 14.4 17.8
1990 1388 84.0 16.5 20.8
1991 1442 85.0 16.9 22.3
1992 1527 88.0 17.3 23.1
1993 1523 88.0 17.3 24.8
1994 1400 76.0 18.4 26.9
1995 903 54.0 16.7 23.4
1996 903 54.0 16.7 23.4
1997 875 57.0 15.4 23.1
1998 904 59.0 15.3 24.7
1999 882 59.2 14.9 24.7
2000 583 41.0 14.2 26.6
2001 638 40.5 15.8 27.7
2002 680 43.0 15.8 36.3
2003 680 43.0 15.8 36.3
2004 736 49.7 14.8 27.3
2005 779 51.5 15.1 33.6
2006 988 68.0 14.5 30.1
2007 868 64.0 13.6 21.9
2008 863 54.0 16.0 37.5
2009 857 65.0 13.2 45.9
2010 893 69.0 12.9 44.1
2011 889 74.0 12.0 41.2
2012 849 71.0 11.9 45.6
2013 842 62.0 13.5 43
2014 836 65.0 12.8 42
2015 883 49.0 18.0 42.1
2016 863 60.0 14.3 48.3
2017 903 81.5 11.0 45.2
2018 926 41.0 22.5 40.4
2019 954 38.0 25.1 44.7
2020 951 44.7 21.2 45.6
2021 964 40.0 24.1 36.4
2022 930 41.0 22.6 37
2023 959 49.1 19.5 50.8
2024 979 65.7 14.8 47

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 Belle Chasse High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1391 96.0 14.4 17.8
1990 1388 84.0 16.5 20.8
1991 1442 85.0 16.9 22.3
1992 1527 88.0 17.3 23.1
1993 1523 88.0 17.3 24.8
1994 1400 76.0 18.4 26.9
1995 903 54.0 16.7 23.4
1996 903 54.0 16.7 23.4
1997 875 57.0 15.4 23.1
1998 904 59.0 15.3 24.7
1999 882 59.2 14.9 24.7
2000 583 41.0 14.2 26.6
2001 638 40.5 15.8 27.7
2002 680 43.0 15.8 36.3
2003 680 43.0 15.8 36.3
2004 736 49.7 14.8 27.3
2005 779 51.5 15.1 33.6
2006 988 68.0 14.5 30.1
2007 868 64.0 13.6 21.9
2008 863 54.0 16.0 37.5
2009 857 65.0 13.2 45.9
2010 893 69.0 12.9 44.1
2011 889 74.0 12.0 41.2
2012 849 71.0 11.9 45.6
2013 842 62.0 13.5 43
2014 836 65.0 12.8 42
2015 883 49.0 18.0 42.1
2016 863 60.0 14.3 48.3
2017 903 81.5 11.0 45.2
2018 926 41.0 22.5 40.4
2019 954 38.0 25.1 44.7
2020 951 44.7 21.2 45.6
2021 964 40.0 24.1 36.4
2022 930 41.0 22.6 37
2023 959 49.1 19.5 50.8
2024 979 65.7 14.8 47

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 Belle Chasse High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,561
2018 $12,737
2019 $14,676
2020 $14,743
2021 $15,010
2022 $16,051

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Chasse High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 313 High schoolsRanks 24th of 321 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Belle Chasse High School)8482
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Plaquemines Parish)8281
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Belle Chasse High School)8889
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Plaquemines Parish)8879
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Belle Chasse High School)8785
 2%
   End of Course English II (Plaquemines Parish)8379
 4%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Belle Chasse High School)8375
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Plaquemines Parish)7770
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Belle Chasse High School)8383
   End of Course English I (Plaquemines Parish)8480
 4%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students954959
 0.5%
African American204149
 27%
American Indian510
 100%
Asian3337
 12.1%
Hispanic90133
 47.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White585579
 1%
Two or More Races3550
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%50.8%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Belle Chasse High School

Belle Chasse High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belle Chasse Elementary School
Middle : Belle Chasse Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 979 students attended Belle Chasse High School.

Students at Belle Chasse High School are 61% White, 17% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Yes. Belle Chasse High School ranks in the top 7.2% of Louisiana high schools.


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