Very Good
#470 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 36% in state
French Settlement High School
High School · Livingston Parish · French Settlement, LA
A Livingston Parish high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
15875 LA Highway 16, French Settlement, LA 70733
- Math 38% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at French Settlement High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where French Settlement 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,613/100K
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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
$69,219
Median home value
$220,000
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Livingston Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 689 | Compare → |
| Holden High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
| Live Oak High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Maurepas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #18 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
French Settlement High School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About French Settlement High School
French Settlement High School is a public high school in French Settlement, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 481 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about French Settlement High School
What grades does French Settlement High School serve?
French Settlement High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend French Settlement High School?
French Settlement High School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Settlement High School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Settlement High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does French Settlement High School rank in LA?
French Settlement High School ranks #470 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is French Settlement High School's MySchoolScout rating?
French Settlement High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 French Settlement High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, French Settlement High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is French Settlement High School a charter school?
No, French Settlement High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is French Settlement High School a Title I school?
No, French Settlement High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for French Settlement High School?
54.9% of students at French Settlement 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (225) 698-3561
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 70733)
- 1,497
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 70733; 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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