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Beau Chene High School

High School · St. Landry Parish · Arnaudville, LA

A St. Landry Parish high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7076 Hwy. 93, Arnaudville, LA 70512

  • Math 25% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,349
Chronic Absenteeism46.3%

Students at Beau Chene High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beau Chene High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,988

Median home value

$135,200

Median rent

$539/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in St. Landry Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eunice High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available664Compare →
Magnet Academy for Cultural ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.47–12Not available295Compare →
North Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.47–12Not available264Compare →
Northwest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available597Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Landry Parish

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#31 of 32
District spending per student
$14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beau Chene High School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beau Chene High School

Beau Chene High School is a public high school in Arnaudville, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 863 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,191 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beau Chene High School

What grades does Beau Chene High School serve?

Beau Chene High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Beau Chene High School?

Beau Chene High School has an enrollment of approximately 863 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beau Chene High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beau Chene High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beau Chene High School rank in LA?

Beau Chene High School ranks #1,191 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Beau Chene High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beau Chene High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beau Chene High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beau Chene High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beau Chene High School a charter school?

No, Beau Chene High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beau Chene High School a Title I school?

No, Beau Chene High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beau Chene High School?

62.7% of students at Beau Chene High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
863
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
St. Landry Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.3%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 70512)
10,703
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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