Thibodaux High School

1355 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Thibodaux High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 1,454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in LA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thibodaux High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Thibodaux High School's student population of 1,454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux High School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#213 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thibodaux High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thibodaux High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thibodaux High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thibodaux High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thibodaux High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Thibodaux High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thibodaux High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thibodaux High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thibodaux High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thibodaux High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thibodaux High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thibodaux High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Thibodaux High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thibodaux High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thibodaux High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thibodaux High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thibodaux High School's ranking?
Thibodaux High School is ranked #213 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Thibodaux High School often compared to?
Thibodaux High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Lafourche High School, South Lafourche High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thibodaux High School?
The graduation rate of Thibodaux High School is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Thibodaux High School?
1,454 students attend Thibodaux High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Thibodaux High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thibodaux High School?
Thibodaux High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thibodaux High School offer ?
Thibodaux High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thibodaux High School part of?
Thibodaux High School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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