Very Good
#286 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 22% in state
Phoenix High School
School · Plaquemines Parish · Braithwaite, LA
A Plaquemines Parish school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12700 Hwy 23, Braithwaite, LA 70040
- Math 30% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
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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Where Phoenix 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated841/100K
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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
$78,194
Median home value
$111,600
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Plaquemines Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phoenix High School is listed in Plaquemines Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix High School
Phoenix High School is a public school in Braithwaite, LA, part of Plaquemines Parish, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix High School
What grades does Phoenix High School serve?
Phoenix High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix High School rank in LA?
Phoenix High School ranks #286 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Phoenix High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Phoenix High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phoenix High School a charter school?
No, Phoenix High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix High School a Title I school?
No, Phoenix High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix High School?
76.3% of students at Phoenix 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (504) 595-6466
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 70040)
- 978
- Area median age
- 53.7
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 70040; 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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