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#1156 of 1,288 schools in LA
Ponchatoula High School
High School · Tangipahoa Parish · Ponchatoula, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19452 Highway 22 East, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- Math 27% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ponchatoula High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ponchatoula 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ponchatoula), 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
$70,560
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tangipahoa Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite High MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 416 | Compare → |
| Hammond High Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,772 | Compare → |
| Independence High MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| Jewel M. Sumner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 429 | 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.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #23 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponchatoula High School is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponchatoula High School
Ponchatoula High School is a public high school in Ponchatoula, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 2,254 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponchatoula High School
What grades does Ponchatoula High School serve?
Ponchatoula High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ponchatoula High School?
Ponchatoula High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponchatoula High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponchatoula High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponchatoula High School rank in LA?
Ponchatoula High School ranks #1,156 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ponchatoula High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponchatoula High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Ponchatoula High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponchatoula High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ponchatoula High School a charter school?
No, Ponchatoula High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponchatoula High School a Title I school?
No, Ponchatoula High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponchatoula High School?
51.0% of students at Ponchatoula 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
- 2,254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (985) 386-3514
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70454)
- 33,220
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 70454; 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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