Slidell High School vs. Salmen High School
Should you attend Slidell High School or Salmen 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
Slidell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, Slidell 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 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, Salmen 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 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,833 students
1,191 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#796 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
16%
Graduation Rate
78%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
540
343
Grade 10 Students
455
328
Grade 11 Students
427
280
Grade 12 Students
411
240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
37%
68%
% White
47%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
