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#728 of 1,288 schools in LA
Port Barre High School
High School · St. Landry Parish · Port Barre, LA
A St. Landry Parish high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 69, Port Barre, LA 70577
- Math 37% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Port Barre High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Port Barre 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,250
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$693/mo
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Eunice High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 664 | Compare → |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 295 | Compare → |
| North Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 264 | 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.
St. Landry Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #15 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Barre High School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Barre High School
Port Barre High School is a public high school in Port Barre, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 396 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Barre High School
What grades does Port Barre High School serve?
Port Barre High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Port Barre High School?
Port Barre High School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Barre High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Barre High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Barre High School rank in LA?
Port Barre High School ranks #728 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Port Barre High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Barre High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Port Barre High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Barre High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Port Barre High School a charter school?
No, Port Barre High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Barre High School a Title I school?
No, Port Barre High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Barre High School?
57.1% of students at Port Barre 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
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (337) 585-7256
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70577)
- 3,808
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 70577; 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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