Is Pearl River High School a good school?

Pearl River High School ranks 166 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pearl River High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 861 students attended Pearl River High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pearl River High School?

Students at Pearl River High School are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pearl River High School?

Pearl River High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Alton Elementary School Elementary : Little Pearl Elementary School Elementary : Riverside Elementary School Elementary : Sixth Ward Elementary School Middle : Creekside Junior High

Pearl River High School

Summary:

Pearl River High School is a public high school serving around 830 students in grades 9-12 in Pearl River, Louisiana, which is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district. The school has a unique demographic profile, with a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, and a mixed academic performance compared to its peers in the district.

While Pearl River High School generally performs better than the state average on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Algebra I, Geometry, and English II, its performance lags behind the St. Tammany Parish average in several subjects. The school's statewide ranking has varied over the years, ranging from 65th to 237th out of Louisiana high schools, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has performed relatively well in serving its special education students, ranking in the top 40 out of 165 Louisiana high schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fontainebleau High School and Lakeshore High School, which consistently outperform Pearl River High School on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings, Pearl River High School faces challenges in terms of inconsistent test scores, socioeconomic disparities, and a lack of racial diversity, with a predominantly white student population in contrast to the more diverse nearby schools, such as Salmen High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

39110 Rebel Lane
Pearl River, LA 70452

(985) 863-2591

District: St. Tammany Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
166^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,524

Feeder schools for Pearl River High School:

Elementary:	Alton Elementary School
	Little Pearl Elementary School
	Riverside Elementary School
	Sixth Ward Elementary School
Middle:	Creekside Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 861

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Hispanic:

13.0%

African American:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pearl River High School ranks better than 50.2% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked high schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Pearl River High School has the smallest high school student body size in the St. Tammany Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (13%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearl River High School is 14.5, which is the 2^nd best among 8 high schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Pearl River High School employs 59.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl River High School is $14,524, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pearl River High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl River High School 166^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Pearl River High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pearl River High School

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Rank History for all students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	69.58	87^th	290	70.0%
2008	58.74	130^th	291	55.3%
2009	63.64	96^th	301	68.1%
2010	60.60	124^th	297	58.2%
2011	63.20	121^st	300	59.7%
2012	73.09	66^th	310	78.7%
2013	74.39	49^th	312	84.3%
2014	71.18	65^th	309	79.0%
2015	65.55	101^st	312	67.6%
2016	69.78	79^th	297	73.4%
2017	64.22	124^th	297	58.2%
2018	58.50	124^th	302	58.9%
2019	48.87	172^nd	313	45.0%
2021	46.66	171^st	322	46.9%
2022	50.63	164^th	326	49.7%
2023	35.44	213^th	321	33.6%
2024	53.21	166^th	333	50.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.31	41^st	50	18.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	24.75	91^st	122	25.4%
2021	50.22	58^th	135	57.0%
2022	60.60	42^nd	139	69.8%
2023	33.26	93^rd	138	32.6%
2024	67.71	40^th	165	75.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	52.72	140^th	301	53.5%
2021	43.95	166^th	285	41.8%
2022	48.02	164^th	322	49.1%
2023	31.41	226^th	321	29.6%
2024	49.07	171^st	328	47.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	53.05	150^th	292	48.6%
2021	56.50	135^th	288	53.1%
2022	57.66	138^th	311	55.6%
2023	38.44	201^st	308	34.7%
2024	61.43	127^th	308	58.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	45.54	169^th	291	41.9%
2021	45.64	164^th	292	43.8%
2022	42.92	168^th	301	44.2%
2023	30.28	210^th	306	31.4%
2024	45.51	171^st	315	45.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	51.67	95^th	233	59.2%
2021	53.41	96^th	243	60.5%
2022	30.65	176^th	256	31.3%
2023	18.18	212^th	252	15.9%
2024	51.30	116^th	260	55.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	40.18	57^th	92	38.0%
2022	52.65	49^th	103	52.4%
2023	33.35	80^th	107	25.2%
2024	37.63	78^th	113	31.0%

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Rank History for White students at Pearl River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	28.45	205^th	249	17.7%
2021	23.99	208^th	245	15.1%
2022	26.12	200^th	250	20.0%
2023	14.32	237^th	249	4.8%
2024	30.21	192^nd	248	22.6%

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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 Pearl River 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	603	603
1990	517	41	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	566
1991	535	44	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	588
1992	553	39	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	599
1993	514	34	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	554
1994	543	34	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1995	548	47	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1996	548	47	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1997	552	60	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1998	544	63	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	615
1999	521	53	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2000	553	51	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
2001	537	49	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2002	564	70	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	643
2003	564	70	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	643
2004	520	70	0	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	606
2005	516	70	0	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	601
2006	576	70	0	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	665
2007	614	70	0	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	706
2008	637	69	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
2009	642	69	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
2010	645	60	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
2011	699	59	1	16	1	0	0	0	776
2012	701	60	1	15	2	0	0	0	779
2013	654	53	1	14	1	0	1	0	724
2014	632	49	1	12	2	0	1	0	697
2015	642	47	1	17	2	0	1	0	710
2016	628	65	1	29	3	0	1	0	727
2017	668	52	1	29	3	0	4	0	757
2018	624	64	0	33	1	0	9	0	731
2019	585	71	0	32	1	1	9	0	699
2020	605	59	0	30	0	0	10	0	704
2021	553	45	0	38	1	0	10	0	647
2022	589	63	1	58	2	0	17	0	730
2023	648	65	2	87	2	0	26	0	830
2024	636	75	4	112	3	0	31	0	861

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 Pearl River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	603	37.5	16.0	14.3
1990	566	40.0	14.1	13.8
1991	588	41.0	14.3	13.8
1992	599	45.0	13.3	12.4
1993	554	44.0	12.6	16.2
1994	584	45.0	13.0	13.5
1995	599	43.0	13.9	19
1996	599	43.0	13.9	19
1997	618	43.5	14.2	17.5
1998	615	45.6	13.5	16.6
1999	582	45.6	12.8	20.6
2000	607	45.6	13.3	19.1
2001	589	41.2	14.3	20.2
2002	643	47.6	13.5	34.1
2003	643	47.6	13.5	34.1
2004	606	51.5	11.8	37.3
2005	601	48.2	12.5	43.1
2006	665	48.6	13.7	51.7
2007	706	49.6	14.2	52.1
2008	726	54.6	13.3	53.7
2009	731	56.6	12.9	49.8
2010	721	60.1	11.9	53.3
2011	776	46.1	16.8	55.9
2012	779	54.9	14.1	55.7
2013	724	51.9	13.9	55.2
2014	697	50.9	13.6	62.3
2015	710	52.0	13.6	58.7
2016	727	59.0	12.3	59.1
2017	757	46.6	16.2	52.4
2018	731	41.5	17.5	54.2
2019	699	38.9	17.9	57.9
2020	704	39.0	18.0	57.2
2021	647	39.0	16.5	59.8
2022	730	38.5	18.9	35.3
2023	830	45.1	18.3	55.3
2024	861	59.2	14.5	55.4

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 Pearl River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	603	37.5	16.0	14.3
1990	566	40.0	14.1	13.8
1991	588	41.0	14.3	13.8
1992	599	45.0	13.3	12.4
1993	554	44.0	12.6	16.2
1994	584	45.0	13.0	13.5
1995	599	43.0	13.9	19
1996	599	43.0	13.9	19
1997	618	43.5	14.2	17.5
1998	615	45.6	13.5	16.6
1999	582	45.6	12.8	20.6
2000	607	45.6	13.3	19.1
2001	589	41.2	14.3	20.2
2002	643	47.6	13.5	34.1
2003	643	47.6	13.5	34.1
2004	606	51.5	11.8	37.3
2005	601	48.2	12.5	43.1
2006	665	48.6	13.7	51.7
2007	706	49.6	14.2	52.1
2008	726	54.6	13.3	53.7
2009	731	56.6	12.9	49.8
2010	721	60.1	11.9	53.3
2011	776	46.1	16.8	55.9
2012	779	54.9	14.1	55.7
2013	724	51.9	13.9	55.2
2014	697	50.9	13.6	62.3
2015	710	52.0	13.6	58.7
2016	727	59.0	12.3	59.1
2017	757	46.6	16.2	52.4
2018	731	41.5	17.5	54.2
2019	699	38.9	17.9	57.9
2020	704	39.0	18.0	57.2
2021	647	39.0	16.5	59.8
2022	730	38.5	18.9	35.3
2023	830	45.1	18.3	55.3
2024	861	59.2	14.5	55.4

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 Pearl River High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$12,655
2018	$12,542
2019	$13,176
2020	$13,266
2021	$15,383
2022	$14,524

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl River High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 172^nd of 313 High schools	Ranks 213^th of 321 High schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pearl River High School)	57	42	15%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Tammany Parish)	75	68	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Pearl River High School)	58	63	5%
End of Course Geometry (St. Tammany Parish)	74	66	8%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Pearl River High School)	69	63	6%
End of Course English II (St. Tammany Parish)	78	73	5%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Pearl River High School)	69	37	32%
End of Course U.S. History (St. Tammany Parish)	77	68	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Pearl River High School)	68	58	10%
End of Course English I (St. Tammany Parish)	78	74	4%
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	699	830	18.7%
African American	71	65	8.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	32	87	171.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	585	648	10.8%
Two or More Races	9	26	188.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.9%	55.3%	2.6%

Schools Near Pearl River High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
Pearl River High School	Public	9-12	39110 Rebel Lane	Pearl River	70452	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 863-2591	861	59	14.5	55.4%	636 (73.9%)	75 (8.7%)	112 (13.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	53.2	166^th of 333 public high schools	50.2%		35.4	213^th of 321 public high schools	33.6%	47	73.0	62.0	67.0	44.0	69.0	62.0	$14,524
Slidell High School	Public	9-12	#1 Tiger Drive	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 643-2992	1,833	124	14.7	56.1%	855 (46.6%)	674 (36.8%)	183 (10.0%)	18 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	93 (5.1%)	45.9	187^th of 333 public high schools	43.8%		48.7	175^th of 321 public high schools	45.5%	12	56.0	55.0	67.0	52.0	64.0	56.0	$12,749
Northshore High School	Public	9-12	100 Panther Drive	Slidell	70461	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 649-6400	1,610	104	15.4	36.4%	1,003 (62.3%)	337 (20.9%)	164 (10.2%)	48 (3.0%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (3.2%)	79.5	50^th of 333 public high schools	85.0%		80.1	36^th of 321 public high schools	88.8%	14	74.0	76.0	81.0	84.0	76.0	83.0	$12,360
Salmen High School	Public	9-12	300 Spartan Drive	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 643-7359	1,191	70	16.9	63.7%	204 (17.1%)	805 (67.6%)	99 (8.3%)	32 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.0%)	34	221^st of 333 public high schools	33.6%		30.5	227^th of 321 public high schools	29.3%	6	43.0	30.0	56.0	53.0	54.0	65.0	$12,895
Lakeshore High School	Public	9-12	26301 Highway 1088	Mandeville	70488	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 624-5046	901	70	12.9	34.4%	619 (68.7%)	137 (15.2%)	94 (10.4%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.8%)	79.7	49^th of 333 public high schools	85.3%		74	57^th of 321 public high schools	82.2%	8	81.0	73.0	81.0	82.0	78.0		$13,810
Fontainebleau High School	Public	9-12	100 Bulldog Drive	Mandeville	70471	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 892-7112	1,619	112	14.5	33.8%	1,191 (73.6%)	179 (11.1%)	174 (10.7%)	27 (1.7%)	8 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (2.5%)	66	110^th of 333 public high schools	67.0%		74	56^th of 321 public high schools	82.6%	54	69.0	72.0	88.0	78.0	77.0	39.0	$13,752

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