Serving 2,411 students in grades 9-12, St. Amant High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Amant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Amant High School's student population of 2,411 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Amant High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Amant High School is 0.50, which is less 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
#99 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
19%
41%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Amant High School's ranking?
St. Amant High School is ranked #99 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Amant High School often compared to?
St. Amant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutchtown High School, East Ascension High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Amant High School?
The graduation rate of St. Amant High School is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend St. Amant High School?
2,411 students attend St. Amant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of St. Amant High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Amant High School?
St. Amant High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Amant High School offer ?
St. Amant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Amant High School part of?
St. Amant High School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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