Very Good
#313 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 24% in state
Tensas High School
High School · Tensas Parish · St. Joseph, LA
A Tensas Parish high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
Rt. 2 Box 408, St. Joseph, LA 71366
- Math 14% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tensas High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tensas 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,806
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tensas Parish
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tensas High School is listed in Tensas Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tensas High School
Tensas High School is a public high school in St. Joseph, LA, part of Tensas Parish, serving approximately 157 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tensas High School
What grades does Tensas High School serve?
Tensas High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Tensas High School?
Tensas High School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tensas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tensas High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tensas High School rank in LA?
Tensas High School ranks #313 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Tensas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tensas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Tensas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tensas High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tensas High School a charter school?
No, Tensas High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tensas High School a Title I school?
No, Tensas High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tensas High School?
86.6% of students at Tensas 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tensas Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (318) 766-3585
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 71366)
- 1,454
- Area median age
- 47
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 71366; 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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