Berwick High School

700 Patti Drive
Berwick, LA 70342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Berwick High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berwick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Berwick High School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Berwick High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berwick High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#236 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Berwick High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Berwick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berwick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Berwick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Berwick High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Berwick High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Berwick High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Berwick High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Berwick High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Berwick High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Berwick High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Berwick High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Berwick High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Berwick High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Berwick High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Berwick High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berwick High School's ranking?
Berwick High School is ranked #236 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berwick High School?
The graduation rate of Berwick High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Berwick High School?
514 students attend Berwick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Berwick High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berwick High School?
Berwick High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Berwick High School offer ?
Berwick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Berwick High School part of?
Berwick High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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