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Block High School

High School · Catahoula Parish · Jonesville, LA

A Catahoula Parish high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 Division Street, Jonesville, LA 71343

  • Math 9% vs LA 32% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.9 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$16,990
Chronic Absenteeism51.5%

Students at Block High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
32%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Block 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,213/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$46,362

Median home value

$85,700

Median rent

$849/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

31.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Catahoula Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–12Not available51Compare →
Harrisonburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–12Not available319Compare →
Sicily Island High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–12Not available168Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Catahoula Parish

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$16,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Block High School is listed in Catahoula Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Block High School

Block High School is a public high school in Jonesville, LA, part of Catahoula Parish, serving approximately 198 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #914 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Block High School

What grades does Block High School serve?

Block High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Block High School?

Block High School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Block High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Block High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Block High School rank in LA?

Block High School ranks #914 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Block High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Block High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Block High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Block High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Block High School a charter school?

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

Is Block High School a Title I school?

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

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

79.3% of students at Block 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
198
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Catahoula Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 71343)
6,571
Area median age
38.8
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 71343; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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