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South Plaquemines High School

Summary:

South Plaquemines High School is a public high school in Buras, Louisiana, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 412. The school is part of the Plaquemines Parish school district, which is ranked 24th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

South Plaquemines High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is notably different from the state average and surrounding schools. The school has shown a mixed academic performance, with rankings that have declined in recent years but still perform above the state average in several key areas, such as English Language Arts and Algebra I. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing relatively well, while Asian and female students have lower rankings compared to their peers in the state.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its performance in areas like English Language Arts. However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need for additional resources and support. Addressing these issues and leveraging the school's strengths could be key to improving overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 34121 Highway 23
       Buras, LA  70041

(504) 595-6435

District: Plaquemines Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,397 Help


Feeder schools for South Plaquemines High School:

Elementary:    Boothville-Venice Elementary School
    South Plaquemines Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.5%
White:
28.1%
Asian:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details South Plaquemines High School ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Plaquemines High School ranks better than 58.6% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.5%), White (28.1%), Asian (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Plaquemines High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Plaquemines High School is $19,397.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Plaquemines High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Plaquemines High School 200th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See South Plaquemines High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks South Plaquemines High School 138th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See South Plaquemines 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 South Plaquemines High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 39.82 267th 396 32.6%
2008 41.72 269th 413 34.9%
2009 43.32 275th 425 35.3%
2010 32.75 306th 408 25.0%
2011 38.71 297th 412 27.9%
2012 50.32 237th 442 46.4%
2013 72.34 118th 457 74.2%
2014 59.43 189th 470 59.8%
2015 60.75 186th 482 61.4%
2016 70.92 126th 435 71.0%
2017 62.45 175th 437 60.0%
2018 53.19 176th 411 57.2%
2019 40.08 284th 449 36.7%
2021 56.18 200th 459 56.4%
2022 56.07 209th 460 54.6%
2023 59.36 188th 465 59.6%
2024 56.55 200th 449 55.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.62 91st 202 55.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.56 119th 403 70.5%
2019 48.33 226th 430 47.4%
2021 64.03 154th 455 66.2%
2022 66.09 132nd 458 71.2%
2023 67.47 127th 459 72.3%
2024 62.13 161st 444 63.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.75 277th 418 33.7%
2021 36.98 289th 441 34.5%
2022 49.56 230th 441 47.8%
2023 74.32 97th 444 78.2%
2024 72.87 110th 415 73.5%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.74 290th 418 30.6%
2021 62.78 163rd 442 63.1%
2022 62.95 159th 442 64.0%
2023 48.43 214th 443 51.7%
2024 36.48 275th 426 35.4%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.34 12th 17 29.4%
2019 28.75 11th 17 35.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.29 110th 313 64.9%
2019 50.44 158th 338 53.3%
2021 61.92 104th 352 70.5%
2022 67.45 78th 360 78.3%
2023 64.92 92nd 360 74.4%
2024 55.13 139th 333 58.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.38 170th 338 49.7%
2019 14.29 326th 350 6.9%
2021 48.31 196th 358 45.3%
2022 26.53 299th 362 17.4%
2023 34.90 254th 352 27.8%
2024 59.33 138th 320 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Plaquemines High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 28.25 234th 290 19.3%
2008 61.00 115th 291 60.5%
2009 43.61 190th 301 36.9%
2010 57.89 136th 297 54.2%
2011 59.30 136th 300 54.7%
2012 70.35 86th 310 72.3%
2013 65.74 95th 312 69.6%
2014 65.26 98th 309 68.3%
2015 62.14 126th 312 59.6%
2016 78.58 26th 297 91.2%
2017 79.69 21st 297 92.9%
2018 76.86 35th 302 88.4%
2019 73.87 66th 313 78.9%
2021 58.65 128th 322 60.2%
2022 47.63 175th 326 46.3%
2023 56.93 143rd 321 55.5%
2024 58.98 138th 333 58.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.11 33rd 301 89.0%
2021 69.35 67th 285 76.5%
2022 56.70 127th 322 60.6%
2023 65.02 92nd 321 71.3%
2024 64.79 92nd 328 72.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.62 55th 292 81.2%
2021 59.66 125th 288 56.6%
2022 48.78 169th 311 45.7%
2023 55.77 150th 308 51.3%
2024 49.53 169th 308 45.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.43 79th 291 72.9%
2021 61.07 109th 292 62.7%
2022 47.18 160th 301 46.8%
2023 54.92 146th 306 52.3%
2024 61.69 118th 315 62.5%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.84 9th 20 55.0%
2021 42.70 16th 22 27.3%
2022 39.08 15th 20 25.0%
2023 23.80 19th 24 20.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.17 58th 233 75.1%
2021 61.29 77th 243 68.3%
2022 50.53 115th 256 55.1%
2023 57.47 89th 252 64.7%
2024 66.70 56th 260 78.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Plaquemines High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.84 17th 249 93.2%
2021 60.79 84th 245 65.7%
2022 49.06 133rd 250 46.8%
2023 48.05 137th 249 45.0%
2024 45.84 146th 248 41.1%
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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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Open Quote This school has amazing caring teachers who try really hard to help their students improve by offering after-school tutoring along with one on one conferences. The school itself is very beautiful and quite large with a modern interior design. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Plaquemines High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 132 110 26 2 9 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 140 127 29 3 19 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 145 158 26 3 18 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 150 161 32 5 17 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 165 164 27 5 15 0 0 0 376
2012 166 149 37 6 16 0 2 0 376
2013 162 158 46 7 16 0 1 0 390
2014 175 161 63 8 17 0 2 0 426
2015 163 169 71 7 20 1 4 0 435
2016 145 173 73 8 19 2 5 0 425
2017 150 189 81 12 19 2 5 0 458
2018 137 195 76 14 20 2 8 0 452
2019 130 202 67 14 19 2 4 0 438
2020 122 207 67 14 18 2 7 0 437
2021 129 206 58 19 16 0 11 0 439
2022 124 190 53 24 16 0 10 0 417
2023 119 187 51 30 16 0 9 0 412
2024 113 191 47 37 12 0 2 0 402

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 South Plaquemines High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 279 22.5 12.4 53.8
2008 318 23.0 13.8 82.1
2009 350 24.0 14.6 92
2010 365 32.0 11.4 87.7
2011 376 34.0 11.0 86.2
2012 376 34.0 11.0 85.9
2013 390 23.0 16.9 59
2014 426 34.0 12.5 68.8
2015 435 28.0 15.5 80.9
2016 425 26.0 16.3 91.1
2017 458 38.8 11.7 99.3
2018 452 22.3 20.2 100
2019 438 16.0 27.3 99.1
2020 437 23.5 18.5 100
2021 439 25.0 17.5 99.8
2022 417 22.0 18.9 100.5
2023 412 26.9 15.2 100
2024 402 32.0 12.5 71.1

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 South Plaquemines High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 279 22.5 12.4 53.8
2008 318 23.0 13.8 82.1
2009 350 24.0 14.6 92
2010 365 32.0 11.4 87.7
2011 376 34.0 11.0 86.2
2012 376 34.0 11.0 85.9
2013 390 23.0 16.9 59
2014 426 34.0 12.5 68.8
2015 435 28.0 15.5 80.9
2016 425 26.0 16.3 91.1
2017 458 38.8 11.7 99.3
2018 452 22.3 20.2 100
2019 438 16.0 27.3 99.1
2020 437 23.5 18.5 100
2021 439 25.0 17.5 99.8
2022 417 22.0 18.9 100.5
2023 412 26.9 15.2 100
2024 402 32.0 12.5 71.1

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 South Plaquemines High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $17,827
2018 $16,887
2019 $16,113
2020 $16,800
2021 $17,759
2022 $19,397

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Plaquemines High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 188th of 465 Middle schools
 22.8%
Ranks 66th of 313 High schoolsRanks 143rd of 321 High schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (South Plaquemines High School)6157
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Plaquemines Parish)7275
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Plaquemines High School)7165
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plaquemines Parish)7967
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (South Plaquemines High School)4651
 5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)6460
 4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Plaquemines High School)4361
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plaquemines Parish)6965
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Plaquemines High School)6175
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plaquemines Parish)7984
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (South Plaquemines High School)5763
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)7869
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course English II (South Plaquemines High School)7662
 14%
   End of Course English II (Plaquemines Parish)8379
 4%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (South Plaquemines High School)6750
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (Plaquemines Parish)7770
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (South Plaquemines High School)8775
 12%
   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 Students438412
 5.9%
African American202187
 7.4%
American Indian1916
 15.8%
Asian6751
 23.9%
Hispanic1430
 114.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White130119
 8.5%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%100%
 0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Plaquemines High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended South Plaquemines High School.

South Plaquemines High School ranks 138th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Plaquemines High School are 48% African American, 28% White, 12% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

South Plaquemines High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boothville-Venice Elementary School
Elementary : South Plaquemines Elementary School


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