Harrisonburg High School vs. Block High School
Should you attend Harrisonburg High School or Block 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
Harrisonburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Block High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Total Students
319 students
198 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1021 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
70-79%
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
23
32
Grade 7 Students
23
29
Grade 8 Students
23
34
Grade 9 Students
23
26
Grade 10 Students
19
30
Grade 11 Students
29
28
Grade 12 Students
19
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
6%
56%
% White
90%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
