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Helen Cox High School

2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 904 students in grades 9-12, Helen Cox 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Helen Cox High School's student population of 904 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
904 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Helen Cox 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 Helen Cox High School is 0.53, 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)
#955 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Helen Cox High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen Cox 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.
25-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen Cox 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.
6-9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Helen Cox 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
24:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Helen Cox High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Helen Cox High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Helen Cox High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helen Cox High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helen Cox High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Helen Cox 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Helen Cox 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 Helen Cox High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Helen Cox High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
79%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Helen Cox 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
66%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helen Cox 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 (20-21)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Helen Cox High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Cox High School's ranking?
Helen Cox High School is ranked #955 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Helen Cox High School often compared to?
Helen Cox High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Jefferson 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helen Cox High School?
The graduation rate of Helen Cox High School is 79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Helen Cox High School?
904 students attend Helen Cox High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Helen Cox High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Cox High School?
Helen Cox High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helen Cox High School offer ?
Helen Cox High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Helen Cox High School part of?
Helen Cox High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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