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#701 of 1,288 schools in LA

Terrebonne High School

High School · Terrebonne Parish · Houma, LA

A Terrebonne Parish high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7318 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360

  • Math 40% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation0.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$13,613
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Terrebonne High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Terrebonne 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,827/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,365

Median home value

$297,100

Median rent

$1,085/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.2% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·26 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
Vandebilt Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private8–120.7 mi720Compare →
Houma Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–121.3 mi604Compare →
School for Exceptional ChildrenEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–123.7 mi30Compare →
Ellender Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–124.3 mi883Compare →

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.

Terrebonne Parish

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#25 of 30
District spending per student
$13,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Terrebonne High School

Terrebonne High School is a public high school in Houma, LA, part of Terrebonne Parish, serving approximately 1,413 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Terrebonne High School

What grades does Terrebonne High School serve?

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

How many students attend Terrebonne High School?

Terrebonne High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,413 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Terrebonne High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Terrebonne High School rank in LA?

Terrebonne High School ranks #701 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Terrebonne High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Terrebonne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Terrebonne High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Terrebonne High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Terrebonne High School a charter school?

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

Is Terrebonne High School a Title I school?

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

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

51.5% of students at Terrebonne 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
1,413
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Terrebonne Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 70360)
28,810
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
37.7
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 70360; 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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