Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Centerville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centerville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Centerville High School's student population of 504 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centerville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centerville High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
31%
41%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centerville High School's ranking?
Centerville High School is ranked #644 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Centerville High School often compared to?
Centerville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington-wilkes Primary School, St. Charles Street Elementary School, Slaughter Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centerville High School?
The graduation rate of Centerville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Centerville High School?
504 students attend Centerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Centerville High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centerville High School?
Centerville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centerville High School offer ?
Centerville High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Centerville High School part of?
Centerville High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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