Block High School vs. Harrisonburg High School
Should you attend Block High School or Harrisonburg High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Block High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Harrisonburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades 6-12, Block 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Harrisonburg 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
218 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#460 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
23
Grade 1 Students
-
29
Grade 2 Students
-
29
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
23
Grade 5 Students
-
19
Grade 6 Students
40
22
Grade 7 Students
38
23
Grade 8 Students
27
24
Grade 9 Students
33
18
Grade 10 Students
37
30
Grade 11 Students
19
20
Grade 12 Students
24
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
57%
9%
% White
41%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
