Serving 732 students in grades 9-12, Morgan City High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Morgan City High School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morgan City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan City High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#577 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
30%
11%
Black
21%
41%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Morgan City High School's ranking?
Morgan City High School is ranked #577 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morgan City High School?
The graduation rate of Morgan City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Morgan City High School?
732 students attend Morgan City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Morgan City High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan City High School?
Morgan City High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morgan City High School offer ?
Morgan City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morgan City High School part of?
Morgan City High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
School Reviews
4 5/6/2021
Pretty good school overall! the foods nasty and the teachers care about the wrong things. But it's good other than that.
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