Serving 487 students in grades 7-12, St. Helena College And Career Academy 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 4% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Helena College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St. Helena College And Career Academy's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Helena College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Helena College And Career Academy is 0.17, 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
#1225 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helena College And Career Academy's ranking?
St. Helena College And Career Academy is ranked #1225 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Helena College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of St. Helena College And Career Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend St. Helena College And Career Academy?
487 students attend St. Helena College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of St. Helena College And Career Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helena College And Career Academy?
St. Helena College And Career Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Helena College And Career Academy offer ?
St. Helena College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is St. Helena College And Career Academy part of?
St. Helena College And Career Academy is part of St. Helena Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 6/23/2017
Academic programs have improved tremendously. More opportunities for student success at all schools. All have been reconstituted. St. Helena College and Career Academy has new facilities (stadium with a track, classroom building, renovated gym, new cafeteria, additional classroom space). New parking lot, new band program, and new advanced curriculum that focus on post-secondary success. Football team is division champions. Added sports programs as well. All employees received a raise. New Early Learning Center for K-2 students. Complete turn-around in this school system.
2 5/16/2011
academic programs are few to student ratio...n not many available...no band for the past 2 years...hardly any extracurricular activities for students to get involved with...the facilities are very shabby andneeds lots of work and improvement...restroom, cafateria...gym...classes and field for track and or baseball,football,or other outside activities...parking lot needs to be expanded teaching cirriculum needs to be improved...teacher attendance needs to be better...hardly no parental involvement...
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