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#285 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 22% in state

Sterlington High School

High School · Ouachita Parish · Monroe, LA

An Ouachita Parish high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

233 Keystone Road, Monroe, LA 71203

  • Math 42% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$13,051
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Sterlington High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
62%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sterlington 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,628/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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

$46,822

Median home value

$181,200

Median rent

$987/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ouachita Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–123.4 mi654Compare →
Ouachita Parish High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.58–12Not available1,190Compare →
Richwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.58–12Not available472Compare →
West Monroe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.38–12Not available2,160Compare →

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.

Ouachita Parish

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#4 of 36
District spending per student
$13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sterlington High School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sterlington High School

Sterlington High School is a public high school in Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 557 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #285 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 Sterlington High School

What grades does Sterlington High School serve?

Sterlington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sterlington High School?

Sterlington High School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterlington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sterlington High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sterlington High School rank in LA?

Sterlington High School ranks #285 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Sterlington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sterlington 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 Sterlington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterlington High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sterlington High School a charter school?

No, Sterlington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sterlington High School a Title I school?

No, Sterlington High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterlington High School?

40.9% of students at Sterlington 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
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Ouachita Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 71203)
38,770
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
33.7
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 71203; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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