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Pearl River High School

High School · St. Tammany Parish · Pearl River, LA

A St. Tammany Parish high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

39110 Rebel Lane, Pearl River, LA 70452

  • Math 35% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$14,823
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Pearl River High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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

55.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pearl River 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average535/100K

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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

$62,046

Median home value

$219,900

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·32 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Covington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available1,690Compare →
Fontainebleau High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–12Not available1,619Compare →
Lakeshore High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available901Compare →
Mandeville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available2,188Compare →

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. Tammany Parish

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#49 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

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

About Pearl River High School

Pearl River High School is a public high school in Pearl River, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 861 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pearl River High School

What grades does Pearl River High School serve?

Pearl River High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pearl River High School?

Pearl River High School has an enrollment of approximately 861 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pearl River High School rank in LA?

Pearl River High School ranks #988 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Pearl River High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pearl River High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Pearl River High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl River High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pearl River High School a charter school?

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

Is Pearl River High School a Title I school?

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

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

55.4% of students at Pearl River 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
861
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Tammany Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 70452)
13,290
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
43.3
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 70452; 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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