Erath High School

808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Erath High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Erath High School's student population of 531 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
531 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Erath High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erath High School is 0.31, 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)
#83 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Erath High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Erath 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.
65-69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Erath 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.
45-49%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Erath 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
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Erath High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Erath High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Erath High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Erath 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
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Erath 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 Erath High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Erath High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Erath 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
46%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Erath 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 (19-20)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Erath High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erath High School's ranking?
Erath High School is ranked #83 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Erath High School often compared to?
Erath High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Vermilion High School, Abbeville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Erath High School?
The graduation rate of Erath High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Erath High School?
531 students attend Erath High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Erath High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erath High School?
Erath High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Erath High School offer ?
Erath High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Erath High School part of?
Erath High School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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