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#78 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 30% of private schools

Vermilion Catholic High School

School

425 PARK AVE, Abbeville, LA 70510

Private

Enrollment

467

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#78 of 253

In Abbeville

#1 of 2

public schools

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Vermilion Catholic High School

7.0/10

School in Abbeville · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

J.h. Williams Middle School

5.4/10

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9.0/10

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About Vermilion Catholic High School

Vermilion Catholic High School is a private school in Abbeville, LA. Vermilion Catholic High School serves approximately 467 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Vermilion Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares0.7 pts above LA schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Vermilion Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Vermilion Catholic High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Abbeville, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
This School
vs
13.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
467
This School
vs
426
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
7.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.5% vs 0%
Asian 5.1% vs 0%
Black 4.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.1% vs 0%
Vermilion Catholic High School Abbeville Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Vermilion Catholic High School (this school) 7.0
J.H. Williams Middle School 5.4
Eaton Park Elementary School 9.0
James A. Herod Elementary School 7.5
Abbeville High School 5.5
Meaux Elementary School 7.9
Leblanc Elementary School 8.6
Seventh Ward Elementary School 8.6
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School 9.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,288.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 25%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 467
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.5%
Asian 5.1%
Black 4.9%
Hispanic 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

425 PARK AVE, Abbeville, LA 70510

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Vermilion Catholic High School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Eaton Park Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Delcambre High School (rated 8.8/10, 9.1 miles away, in nearby Delcambre), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Leblanc Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 5.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Abbeville, see our Abbeville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.7 mi
School Distance Rating
J.H. Williams Middle School Abbeville 1.1 mi 5.4
Eaton Park Elementary School Abbeville 1.4 mi 9.0
James A. Herod Elementary School Abbeville 1.9 mi 7.5
Abbeville High School Abbeville 2.1 mi 5.5
HARVEST TIME CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Abbeville 2.1 mi 6.0
Meaux Elementary School Abbeville 3.6 mi 7.9
Leblanc Elementary School Abbeville 5.9 mi 8.6
North Vermilion High School Maurice 7.0 mi 7.9
North Vermilion Middle School Maurice 7.0 mi 5.9
Dozier Elementary School Erath 6.3 mi 8.6
Erath Middle School Erath 6.6 mi 7.3
Erath High School Erath 6.6 mi 8.0
Seventh Ward Elementary School Abbeville 7.6 mi 8.6
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice Maurice 8.7 mi 8.6
Kaplan High School Kaplan 8.0 mi 7.9
Milton Elementary School Milton 9.4 mi 7.9
Rene A. Rost Middle School Kaplan 8.7 mi 7.5
Delcambre Elementary School Delcambre 8.9 mi 8.6
Delcambre High School Delcambre 9.1 mi 8.8
Kaplan Elementary School Kaplan 9.7 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70510 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,881

Median Home Value

$150,400

Median Rent

$789/mo

Population

23,909

College Educated

17.9%

Homeownership

68.5%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Median Age

40.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vermilion Catholic High School

What grades does Vermilion Catholic High School serve?

Vermilion Catholic High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Vermilion Catholic High School?

Vermilion Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermilion Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vermilion Catholic High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Vermilion Catholic High School rank in LA?

Vermilion Catholic High School ranks #78 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Vermilion Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vermilion Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Vermilion Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Vermilion Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Vermilion Catholic High School a religious school?

Vermilion Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
467
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Vermilion Parish

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