Greater Gentilly High School serves 258 students in grades 9-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Greater Gentilly High School?
258 students attend Greater Gentilly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greater Gentilly High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Gentilly High School?
Greater Gentilly High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greater Gentilly High School offer ?
Greater Gentilly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Greater Gentilly High School part of?
Greater Gentilly High School is part of Recovery School District-Lde.
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