Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, St. Martinville Senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Martinville Senior High School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Martinville Senior High School 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. Martinville Senior High School is 0.54, 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
#837 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Martinville Senior High School's ranking?
St. Martinville Senior High School is ranked #837 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Martinville Senior High School often compared to?
St. Martinville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breaux Bridge High School, Cecilia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Martinville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of St. Martinville Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend St. Martinville Senior High School?
610 students attend St. Martinville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of St. Martinville Senior High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Martinville Senior High School?
St. Martinville Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Martinville Senior High School offer ?
St. Martinville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Martinville Senior High School part of?
St. Martinville Senior High School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.
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