Abbeville High School

Summary:

Abbeville High School is a public high school serving 607 students in grades 9-12 in Abbeville, Louisiana, which is part of the Vermilion Parish School District. While the district is ranked 14 out of 122 in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating, Abbeville High School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, racial disparities in student achievement, and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Abbeville High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, is generally lower than the Vermilion Parish and Louisiana state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 47% in Algebra I, 37% in Geometry, and 54% in English II, compared to the Vermilion Parish averages of 74%, 68%, and 73%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 45th out of 297 Louisiana high schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 249th out of 333 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Abbeville High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (54.04%) and Asian (7.41%) students. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 18th out of 22 Louisiana high schools for Asian students, 170th out of 260 for African American students, and 233rd out of 248 for White students. Nearby schools, such as Kaplan High School, North Vermilion High School, and Erath High School, consistently outperform Abbeville High School in terms of academic achievement and statewide rankings, suggesting that Abbeville High School may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1305 Wildcat Dr
       Abbeville, LA  70510


(337) 893-1874

District: Vermilion Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,470 Help


Feeder schools for Abbeville High School:

Elementary:    Eaton Park Elementary School
    James A. Herod Elementary School
    Seventh Ward Elementary School
Middle:    J.H. Williams Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.0%
White:
25.9%
Asian:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Abbeville High School ranks worse than 74.8% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Vermilion Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54%), White (25.9%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Vermilion Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abbeville High School is 20.6. 2 high schools in the Vermilion Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abbeville High School is $13,470, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Vermilion Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abbeville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Abbeville High School 249th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Abbeville High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Vermilion Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Vermilion Parish 14th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Abbeville High School

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Rank History for all students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.17 196th 290 32.4%
2008 44.49 177th 291 39.2%
2009 49.26 171st 301 43.2%
2010 52.69 163rd 297 45.1%
2011 61.90 126th 300 58.0%
2012 74.16 57th 310 81.6%
2013 74.16 50th 312 84.0%
2014 50.87 189th 309 38.8%
2015 68.35 80th 312 74.4%
2016 74.07 52nd 297 82.5%
2017 75.46 45th 297 84.8%
2018 57.89 128th 302 57.6%
2019 69.43 86th 313 72.5%
2021 51.63 157th 322 51.2%
2022 28.42 235th 326 27.9%
2023 38.96 201st 321 37.4%
2024 26.49 249th 333 25.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.80 40th 47 14.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.61 42nd 122 65.6%
2021 45.09 69th 135 48.9%
2022 27.49 99th 139 28.8%
2023 52.89 54th 138 60.9%
2024 41.58 95th 165 42.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.45 75th 301 75.1%
2021 54.38 128th 285 55.1%
2022 28.65 234th 322 27.3%
2023 40.21 199th 321 38.0%
2024 27.25 244th 328 25.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.69 91st 292 68.8%
2021 50.81 151st 288 47.6%
2022 34.47 208th 311 33.1%
2023 47.79 177th 308 42.5%
2024 24.82 246th 308 20.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.54 84th 291 71.1%
2021 51.97 142nd 292 51.4%
2022 22.12 245th 301 18.6%
2023 34.13 204th 306 33.3%
2024 28.47 227th 315 27.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.45 11th 20 45.0%
2021 38.99 17th 22 22.7%
2022 30.12 18th 20 10.0%
2023 54.20 14th 24 41.7%
2024 37.84 18th 22 18.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.90 42nd 233 82.0%
2021 50.10 106th 243 56.4%
2022 19.32 217th 256 15.2%
2023 41.91 143rd 252 43.3%
2024 34.49 170th 260 34.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.29 13th 92 85.9%
2022 80.39 13th 103 87.4%
2023 28.41 83rd 107 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at Abbeville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.98 83rd 249 66.7%
2021 53.06 111th 245 54.7%
2022 16.86 225th 250 10.0%
2023 44.21 150th 249 39.8%
2024 13.38 233rd 248 6.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Abbeville 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 713 713
1990 440 249 54 2 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1991 421 280 52 5 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1992 480 278 62 2 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1993 548 273 56 3 0 n/a n/a 0 880
1994 545 303 53 3 2 n/a n/a 0 906
1995 507 303 55 4 1 n/a n/a 0 870
1996 507 303 55 4 1 n/a n/a 0 870
1997 477 313 52 3 1 n/a n/a 0 846
1998 474 337 67 3 1 n/a n/a 0 882
1999 453 335 74 4 1 n/a n/a 0 867
2000 445 351 83 3 1 n/a n/a 0 883
2001 394 329 84 1 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 403 323 75 3 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2003 403 323 75 3 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2004 395 315 67 2 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2005 417 332 61 7 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2006 392 322 54 8 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2007 376 325 53 10 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2008 339 316 49 20 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2009 281 280 44 19 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2010 273 253 43 22 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2011 246 248 39 30 1 0 6 0 570
2012 245 243 42 32 1 0 8 0 571
2013 246 294 39 28 1 0 8 0 616
2014 238 304 42 41 0 0 19 0 644
2015 241 321 46 37 0 0 27 0 672
2016 243 306 47 38 0 0 23 0 657
2017 233 307 44 41 0 0 28 0 653
2018 224 331 48 34 0 0 22 0 659
2019 213 330 49 33 0 0 22 0 647
2020 179 321 52 32 0 0 23 0 607
2021 184 320 51 33 0 0 29 0 617
2022 155 276 41 42 0 0 36 0 550
2023 157 328 45 42 0 0 35 0 607

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 Abbeville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 713 47.0 15.1 41.9
1990 745 49.0 15.2 39.7
1991 758 45.0 16.8 38.1
1992 824 50.0 16.4 37.4
1993 880 47.0 18.7 37.3
1994 906 48.0 18.9 49.7
1995 870 48.0 18.1 40
1996 870 48.0 18.1 40
1997 846 49.0 17.3 41.5
1998 882 47.0 18.8 40.8
1999 867 46.0 18.8 46.9
2000 883 46.0 19.2 47.8
2001 809 47.0 17.2 47.7
2002 804 50.0 16.1 51.7
2003 804 50.0 16.1 51.7
2004 779 48.3 16.1 55.3
2005 817 48.2 17.0 61.6
2006 776 48.0 16.2 65.5
2007 764 47.8 16.0 61.4
2008 725 47.6 15.2 61.4
2009 625 47.3 13.2 67.7
2010 592 44.8 13.2 65.5
2011 570 38.1 14.9 70.5
2012 571 38.3 14.9 70.9
2013 616 40.1 15.3 71.8
2014 644 41.7 15.4 73.6
2015 672 46.0 14.6 71
2016 657 n/a n/a 75.3
2017 653 49.2 13.2 74.6
2018 659 38.6 17.0 44.8
2019 647 37.6 17.1 56.9
2020 607 36.7 16.5 60.5
2021 617 37.2 16.5 51.7
2022 550 36.3 15.1 49.3
2023 607 29.4 20.6 80.7

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 Abbeville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 713 47.0 15.1 41.9
1990 745 49.0 15.2 39.7
1991 758 45.0 16.8 38.1
1992 824 50.0 16.4 37.4
1993 880 47.0 18.7 37.3
1994 906 48.0 18.9 49.7
1995 870 48.0 18.1 40
1996 870 48.0 18.1 40
1997 846 49.0 17.3 41.5
1998 882 47.0 18.8 40.8
1999 867 46.0 18.8 46.9
2000 883 46.0 19.2 47.8
2001 809 47.0 17.2 47.7
2002 804 50.0 16.1 51.7
2003 804 50.0 16.1 51.7
2004 779 48.3 16.1 55.3
2005 817 48.2 17.0 61.6
2006 776 48.0 16.2 65.5
2007 764 47.8 16.0 61.4
2008 725 47.6 15.2 61.4
2009 625 47.3 13.2 67.7
2010 592 44.8 13.2 65.5
2011 570 38.1 14.9 70.5
2012 571 38.3 14.9 70.9
2013 616 40.1 15.3 71.8
2014 644 41.7 15.4 73.6
2015 672 46.0 14.6 71
2016 657 n/a n/a 75.3
2017 653 49.2 13.2 74.6
2018 659 38.6 17.0 44.8
2019 647 37.6 17.1 56.9
2020 607 36.7 16.5 60.5
2021 617 37.2 16.5 51.7
2022 550 36.3 15.1 49.3
2023 607 29.4 20.6 80.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Abbeville High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,718
2018 $10,806
2019 $11,188
2020 $11,491
2021 $12,380
2022 $13,470

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Abbeville 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 86th of 313 High schoolsRanks 201st of 321 High schools
 35.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Abbeville High School)8061
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Vermilion Parish)8775
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Abbeville High School)7738
 39%
   End of Course Geometry (Vermilion Parish)8971
 18%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Abbeville High School)8263
 19%
   End of Course English II (Vermilion Parish)8981
 8%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Abbeville High School)5344
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Vermilion Parish)7570
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Abbeville High School)8866
 22%
   End of Course English I (Vermilion Parish)9080
 10%
   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 Students647607
 6.2%
African American330328
 0.6%
American Indian00
Asian4945
 8.2%
Hispanic3342
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White213157
 26.3%
Two or More Races2235
 59.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%80.7%
 23.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Abbeville High School.

Students at Abbeville High School are 54% African American, 26% White, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Abbeville High School ranks 249th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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

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