Serving 1,386 students in grades 9-12, Terrebonne High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 1,386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terrebonne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Terrebonne High School's student population of 1,386 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Terrebonne High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terrebonne High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#157 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
29%
41%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terrebonne High School's ranking?
Terrebonne High School is ranked #157 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Terrebonne High School often compared to?
Terrebonne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. L. Bourgeois High School, South Terrebonne High School, Ellender Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terrebonne High School?
The graduation rate of Terrebonne High School is 83%, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Terrebonne High School?
1,386 students attend Terrebonne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Terrebonne High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terrebonne High School?
Terrebonne High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Terrebonne High School offer ?
Terrebonne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Terrebonne High School part of?
Terrebonne High School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 11/23/2009
a. No AP classes. Block (4x4) scheduling, which has been proven a failure before the school adopted it.
b. Average extracurricular availability. No orchestra, just marching and concert band and choir.
c. Janitors are untrustworthy and have stolen expensive earphones from computer labs and money from teachers' lounge.
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