Very Good
#436 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 34% in state
South Lafourche High School
High School · Lafourche Parish · Cutoff, LA
A Lafourche Parish high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
16911 East Main Street, Cutoff, LA 70345
- Math 31% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Lafourche High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Lafourche 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,672/100K
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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
$59,474
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$732/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Lafourche Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,329 | Compare → |
| Thibodaux High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,427 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of LafourcheCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | Not available | 512 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #16 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Lafourche High School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lafourche High School
South Lafourche High School is a public high school in Cutoff, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 1,056 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lafourche High School
What grades does South Lafourche High School serve?
South Lafourche High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Lafourche High School?
South Lafourche High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,056 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lafourche High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lafourche High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Lafourche High School rank in LA?
South Lafourche High School ranks #436 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is South Lafourche High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lafourche High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 South Lafourche High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lafourche High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Lafourche High School a charter school?
No, South Lafourche High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lafourche High School a Title I school?
No, South Lafourche High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lafourche High School?
61.4% of students at South Lafourche 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
- 1,056
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (985) 632-5721
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70345)
- 8,678
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 70345; 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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