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 198 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 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 319 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 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
198 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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
-
25
Grade 1 Students
-
26
Grade 2 Students
-
30
Grade 3 Students
-
31
Grade 4 Students
-
22
Grade 5 Students
-
26
Grade 6 Students
32
23
Grade 7 Students
29
23
Grade 8 Students
34
23
Grade 9 Students
26
23
Grade 10 Students
30
19
Grade 11 Students
28
29
Grade 12 Students
19
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
56%
6%
% White
40%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
