Serving 662 students in grades 6-12, Istrouma 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 4% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Istrouma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Istrouma High School's student population of 662 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
Istrouma 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 Istrouma High School is 0.10, 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
#1166 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Istrouma High School is ranked #1166 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Istrouma High School often compared to?
Istrouma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilcox County Elementary School, Inspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Istrouma High School?
The graduation rate of Istrouma High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Istrouma High School?
662 students attend Istrouma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Istrouma High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Istrouma High School?
Istrouma High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Istrouma High School offer ?
Istrouma High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Istrouma High School part of?
Istrouma High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Istrouma High School located?
Istrouma High School is located in the Mid City North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 13 other public schools located in Mid City North.
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