Very Good
#326 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 25% in state
Plaquemine Senior High School
High School · Iberville Parish · Plaquemine, LA
An Iberville Parish high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59595 Belleview Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764
- Math 21% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plaquemine Senior High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plaquemine Senior 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plaquemine), 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
$64,518
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Interparochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| East Iberville Elementary/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 749 | Compare → |
| North Iberville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 183 | Compare → |
| White Castle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 295 | 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.
Iberville Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plaquemine Senior High School is listed in Iberville Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plaquemine Senior High School
Plaquemine Senior High School is a public high school in Plaquemine, LA, part of Iberville Parish, serving approximately 1,028 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plaquemine Senior High School
What grades does Plaquemine Senior High School serve?
Plaquemine Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Plaquemine Senior High School?
Plaquemine Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,028 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaquemine Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaquemine Senior High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plaquemine Senior High School rank in LA?
Plaquemine Senior High School ranks #326 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Plaquemine Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plaquemine Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Plaquemine Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plaquemine Senior High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plaquemine Senior High School a charter school?
No, Plaquemine Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plaquemine Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Plaquemine Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plaquemine Senior High School?
67.6% of students at Plaquemine Senior 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
- 1,028
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iberville Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (225) 687-6367
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70764)
- 15,046
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 70764; 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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