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Covington High School

High School · St. Tammany Parish · Covington, LA

A St. Tammany Parish high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

73030 Lion Drive, Covington, LA 70433

  • Math 32% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$14,823
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Covington High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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

49.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Covington 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$79,354

Median home value

$316,200

Median rent

$1,373/mo

College educated

44.7%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Pauls High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.38–122.4 mi899Compare →
St Scholastica AcademyPrivate · tuition5.68–122.4 mi539Compare →
Archbishop Hannan High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.38–123.4 mi648Compare →
Christ Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5PK–123.9 mi550Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St. Tammany Parish

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#47 of 55
District spending per student
$14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Covington High School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Covington High School

Covington High School is a public high school in Covington, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 1,690 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Covington High School

What grades does Covington High School serve?

Covington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Covington High School?

Covington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,690 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Covington High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Covington High School rank in LA?

Covington High School ranks #900 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Covington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Covington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Covington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Covington High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Covington High School a charter school?

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

Is Covington High School a Title I school?

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

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

49.3% of students at Covington 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
1,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
St. Tammany Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 70433)
41,770
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
40.7
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 70433; 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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