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#828 of 1,288 schools in LA
Cecilia High School
High School · St. Martin Parish · Cecilia, LA
A St. Martin Parish high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 360, Cecilia, LA 70521
- Math 12% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cecilia High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cecilia 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–10 | 2.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Breaux Bridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 762 | Compare → |
| St. Martinville Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Martin Parish
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cecilia High School is listed in St. Martin Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cecilia High School
Cecilia High School is a public high school in Cecilia, LA, part of St. Martin Parish, serving approximately 796 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cecilia High School
What grades does Cecilia High School serve?
Cecilia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cecilia High School?
Cecilia High School has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecilia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecilia High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cecilia High School rank in LA?
Cecilia High School ranks #828 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Cecilia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cecilia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Cecilia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cecilia High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cecilia High School a charter school?
No, Cecilia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cecilia High School a Title I school?
No, Cecilia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cecilia High School?
59.4% of students at Cecilia 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
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- St. Martin Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (337) 909-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
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.
- 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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