Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, Grace King High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 64% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace King High School's student population of 1,463 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grace King 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 Grace King High School is 0.53, 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
#855 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
65%
11%
Black
19%
41%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
64%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace King High School's ranking?
Grace King High School is ranked #855 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Grace King High School often compared to?
Grace King High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grace King High School?
The graduation rate of Grace King High School is 64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Grace King High School?
1,463 students attend Grace King High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grace King High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace King High School?
Grace King High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grace King High School offer ?
Grace King High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grace King High School part of?
Grace King High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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