Serving 475 students in grades 7-12, St. Helena College And Career Academy 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 13% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
St. Helena College And Career Academy 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 St. Helena College And Career Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is St. Helena College And Career Academy's ranking?
St. Helena College And Career Academy is ranked #1225 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
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 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Helena College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of St. Helena College And Career Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend St. Helena College And Career Academy?
475 students attend St. Helena College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of St. Helena College And Career Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helena College And Career Academy?
St. Helena College And Career Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Helena College And Career Academy offer ?
St. Helena College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is St. Helena College And Career Academy part of?
Academic programs have improved tremendously. More opportunities for student success at all schools. All have been reconstituted. St. Helena College and Career Academy has new facilities (stadium with a track, classroom building, renovated gym, new cafeteria, additional classroom space). New parking lot, new band program, and new advanced curriculum that focus on post-secondary success. Football team is division champions. Added sports programs as well. All employees received a raise. New Early Learning Center for K-2 students. Complete turn-around in this school system.
- Posted by Parent - Parent
25/16/2011
academic programs are few to student ratio...n not many available...no band for the past 2 years...hardly any extracurricular activities for students to get involved with...the facilities are very shabby andneeds lots of work and improvement...restroom, cafateria...gym...classes and field for track and or baseball,football,or other outside activities...parking lot needs to be expanded teaching cirriculum needs to be improved...teacher attendance needs to be better...hardly no parental involvement...
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
