St. Helena College and Career Academy

Summary:

St. Helena College and Career Academy is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Greensburg, Louisiana, with a student population of 487. The school is part of the St. Helena Parish school district, which is ranked 117 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being located in the same region, St. Helena College and Career Academy consistently underperforms compared to nearby schools like Independence High Magnet, Jewel M. Sumner High School, Kentwood High Magnet School, and Amite High Magnet. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (over 90%) and an extremely high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

St. Helena College and Career Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Louisiana high schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with test scores significantly lower than the state and parish averages across various subjects and grade levels. This underperformance is not limited to a specific subgroup but is widespread, with all student subgroups (female, male, African American, special education, and low socioeconomic status) ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Louisiana high schools. Given the school's consistently low performance and the challenges faced by its student population, there may be a need for targeted interventions, additional resources, and specialized support to address the underlying factors contributing to the academic struggles.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 14340 Highway 37
       Greensburg, LA  70441


(225) 222-4402

District: St. Helena Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,670 Help


Feeder schools for St. Helena College and Career Academy:

Elementary:    St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
    St. Helena Early Learning Center

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.4%
White:
4.7%
Hispanic:
2.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92% Help


 See top rated Louisiana high schools

 Compare St. Helena College and Career Academy to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details St. Helena College and Career Academy ranks worse than 92.9% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.68. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details St. Helena College and Career Academy ranks worse than 98.5% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.63. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.4%), White (4.7%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 92% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Helena College and Career Academy is 16.2. (See more...)
Help
Compare St. Helena College and Career Academy employs 30 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Helena College and Career Academy is $13,670.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Helena College and Career Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Helena College and Career Academy 417th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See St. Helena College and Career Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Helena College and Career Academy 328th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See St. Helena College and Career Academy 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:


St. Helena Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Helena Parish 117th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for St. Helena College and Career Academy?

Rank History for St. Helena College and Career Academy

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 13.83 430th 482 10.8%
2016 11.21 395th 435 9.2%
2017 5.98 415th 437 5.0%
2019 1.80 443rd 449 1.3%
2022 3.91 446th 460 3.0%
2023 4.83 448th 465 3.7%
2024 9.68 417th 449 7.1%
See the entire list of Louisiana High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.97 177th 206 14.1%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.85 400th 403 0.7%
2019 2.35 425th 430 1.2%
2021 6.90 431st 455 5.3%
2022 4.61 443rd 458 3.3%
2023 7.28 439th 459 4.4%
2024 12.00 411th 444 7.4%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.94 411th 418 1.7%
2021 1.73 439th 441 0.5%
2022 2.49 434th 441 1.6%
2023 5.19 432nd 444 2.7%
2024 12.47 380th 415 8.4%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.90 166th 170 2.4%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.52 418th 418 0.0%
2021 4.53 429th 442 2.9%
2022 6.17 423rd 442 4.3%
2023 1.66 439th 443 0.9%
2024 8.70 397th 426 6.8%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.12 312th 313 0.3%
2019 2.14 337th 338 0.3%
2022 8.53 347th 360 3.6%
2023 10.12 343rd 360 4.7%
2024 15.76 304th 333 8.7%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for African American Students!

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

Rank History for St. Helena College and Career Academy

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 33.90 219th 290 24.5%
2008 15.47 263rd 291 9.6%
2009 8.08 280th 301 7.0%
2010 5.24 290th 297 2.4%
2011 15.47 282nd 300 6.0%
2012 9.61 294th 310 5.2%
2013 8.64 295th 312 5.4%
2014 25.67 262nd 309 15.2%
2015 26.79 266th 312 14.7%
2016 22.59 262nd 297 11.8%
2017 49.16 194th 297 34.7%
2018 8.90 279th 302 7.6%
2019 5.64 296th 313 5.4%
2021 4.07 306th 322 5.0%
2022 1.48 319th 326 2.1%
2024 1.63 328th 333 1.5%
See the entire list of Louisiana High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.17 165th 165 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.91 277th 301 8.0%
2021 6.07 275th 285 3.5%
2022 1.77 317th 322 1.6%
2023 2.38 313th 321 2.5%
2024 2.34 321st 328 2.1%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.97 270th 292 7.5%
2021 7.82 273rd 288 5.2%
2022 3.97 301st 311 3.2%
2023 0.75 307th 308 0.3%
2024 0.47 308th 308 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.83 267th 291 8.2%
2021 3.28 284th 292 2.7%
2022 2.45 296th 301 1.7%
2023 1.73 301st 306 1.6%
2024 5.64 297th 315 5.7%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at St. Helena College and Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.33 212th 233 9.0%
2021 10.58 231st 243 4.9%
2022 3.95 253rd 256 1.2%
2023 5.50 244th 252 3.2%
2024 5.78 252nd 260 3.1%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana High Schools for African American Students!

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.

St. Helena College and Career Academy Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for St. Helena College and Career Academy.

If you have first-hand knowledge about St. Helena College and Career Academy, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for St. Helena College and Career Academy

Help
Compare
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 190 190
1990 82 351 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 68 386 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 85 389 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 84 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 53 402 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 33 391 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1996 33 391 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1997 37 412 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1998 28 412 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1999 18 391 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 23 368 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 24 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 16 365 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 16 365 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 12 385 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2005 12 381 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 12 404 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2007 7 372 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 5 375 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 5 327 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 8 321 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2011 8 291 0 0 0 0 1 0 300
2012 12 268 0 0 0 0 0 0 280
2013 21 253 0 0 0 0 0 0 274
2014 16 272 0 1 0 0 0 0 289
2015 23 405 1 4 0 0 0 0 433
2016 30 426 0 1 0 0 0 0 457
2017 33 478 0 2 0 0 1 0 514
2018 36 463 0 6 1 0 3 0 509
2019 26 467 0 10 1 0 4 0 508
2020 34 467 0 14 1 0 5 0 521
2021 29 476 0 10 0 0 7 0 522
2022 27 472 0 9 0 0 5 0 513
2023 23 445 0 14 0 0 5 0 487

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 St. Helena College and Career Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 15.0 12.6 205.8
1990 433 38.0 11.3 68.8
1991 454 31.0 14.6 69.2
1992 474 32.0 14.8 69.6
1993 485 33.0 14.7 65.4
1994 455 32.0 14.2 85.1
1995 424 28.0 15.1 46.9
1996 424 28.0 15.1 46.9
1997 452 26.0 17.4 73.2
1998 443 23.0 19.3 77.2
1999 409 25.9 15.8 84.4
2000 391 23.0 17.0 84.7
2001 371 25.0 14.8 74.4
2002 384 23.0 16.7 85.2
2003 384 23.0 16.7 85.2
2004 399 24.7 16.2 68.4
2005 398 24.5 16.2 78.9
2006 417 25.0 16.7 84.7
2007 379 25.0 15.2 86.3
2008 380 25.4 15.0 90.8
2009 332 27.4 12.1 95.2
2010 329 28.2 11.6 87.5
2011 300 26.0 11.5 91.7
2012 280 27.3 10.2 81.8
2013 274 22.7 12.0 88.7
2014 289 24.0 12.0 97.6
2015 433 32.0 13.5 95.4
2016 457 45.0 10.1 9.8
2017 514 30.8 16.6 91.2
2018 509 33.8 15.0 95.9
2019 508 27.8 18.2 91.3
2020 521 29.7 17.4 84.8
2021 522 28.8 18.0 88.5
2022 513 23.0 22.3 88.9
2023 487 30.0 16.2 92

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 St. Helena College and Career Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 15.0 12.6 205.8
1990 433 38.0 11.3 68.8
1991 454 31.0 14.6 69.2
1992 474 32.0 14.8 69.6
1993 485 33.0 14.7 65.4
1994 455 32.0 14.2 85.1
1995 424 28.0 15.1 46.9
1996 424 28.0 15.1 46.9
1997 452 26.0 17.4 73.2
1998 443 23.0 19.3 77.2
1999 409 25.9 15.8 84.4
2000 391 23.0 17.0 84.7
2001 371 25.0 14.8 74.4
2002 384 23.0 16.7 85.2
2003 384 23.0 16.7 85.2
2004 399 24.7 16.2 68.4
2005 398 24.5 16.2 78.9
2006 417 25.0 16.7 84.7
2007 379 25.0 15.2 86.3
2008 380 25.4 15.0 90.8
2009 332 27.4 12.1 95.2
2010 329 28.2 11.6 87.5
2011 300 26.0 11.5 91.7
2012 280 27.3 10.2 81.8
2013 274 22.7 12.0 88.7
2014 289 24.0 12.0 97.6
2015 433 32.0 13.5 95.4
2016 457 45.0 10.1 9.8
2017 514 30.8 16.6 91.2
2018 509 33.8 15.0 95.9
2019 508 27.8 18.2 91.3
2020 521 29.7 17.4 84.8
2021 522 28.8 18.0 88.5
2022 513 23.0 22.3 88.9
2023 487 30.0 16.2 92

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 St. Helena College and Career Academy

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,012
2018 $11,330
2019 $11,702
2020 $11,977
2021 $13,950
2022 $13,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Helena College and Career Academy

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 443rd of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 448th of 465 Middle schools
 2.3%
Ranks 296th of 313 High schoolsRanks 319th of 326 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Helena College and Career Academy)714
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Helena Parish)714
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena College and Career Academy)3032
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Parish)3032
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (St. Helena College and Career Academy)727
 20%
   7th Grade Social Studies (St. Helena Parish)727
 20%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena College and Career Academy)3529
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Helena Parish)3529
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Helena College and Career Academy)2310
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (St. Helena Parish)2310
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6758
 9%
End of Course English II (St. Helena College and Career Academy)3424
 10%
   End of Course English II (St. Helena Parish)3424
 10%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course English I (St. Helena College and Career Academy)3118
 13%
   End of Course English I (St. Helena Parish)3118
 13%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students508487
 4.1%
African American467445
 4.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1014
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White2623
 11.5%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%92%
 0.7%


Schools Near St. Helena College and Career Academy









Frequently Asked Questions about St. Helena College and Career Academy

St. Helena College and Career Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy
Elementary : St. Helena Early Learning Center

St. Helena College and Career Academy ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Louisiana high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended St. Helena College and Career Academy.

Students at St. Helena College and Career Academy are 91% African American, 5% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


Rate St. Helena College and Career Academy!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for St. Helena College and Career Academy!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 237 milliseconds.