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Phoenix High School vs. South Plaquemines High School

Should you attend Phoenix High School or South Plaquemines High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Phoenix High School
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
South Plaquemines High School
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Phoenix High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 402 students in grades 7-12, South Plaquemines High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
7-12
Total Students
215 students
402 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Phoenix High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Plaquemines High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Phoenix High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Plaquemines High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Phoenix High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Plaquemines High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Plaquemines High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#529 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#581 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Phoenix High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Plaquemines High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in LA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Plaquemines High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Plaquemines High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phoenix High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Plaquemines High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Phoenix High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Plaquemines High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Phoenix High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Plaquemines High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
14
-
Grade 1 Students
13
-
Grade 2 Students
18
-
Grade 3 Students
20
-
Grade 4 Students
12
-
Grade 5 Students
11
-
Grade 6 Students
16
-
Grade 7 Students
10
72
Grade 8 Students
18
55
Grade 9 Students
18
67
Grade 10 Students
18
71
Grade 11 Students
13
62
Grade 12 Students
15
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Phoenix High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
12%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Phoenix High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
94%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Phoenix High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Phoenix High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Phoenix High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Plaquemines High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plaquemines Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Phoenix High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Plaquemines High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Phoenix High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Plaquemines High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Phoenix High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Plaquemines High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plaquemines Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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