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Sulphur High School

100 Sycamore Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,043 students in grades 9-12, Sulphur High School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sulphur High School's student population of 2,043 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,043 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 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
Sulphur High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulphur High School is 0.39, 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)
#375 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sulphur High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sulphur 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.
50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sulphur 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.
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sulphur 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
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sulphur 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%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sulphur High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sulphur High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sulphur High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sulphur 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sulphur 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 Sulphur High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Sulphur High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sulphur 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
40%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sulphur 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
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sulphur 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.
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 Sulphur High School's ranking?
Sulphur High School is ranked #375 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sulphur High School often compared to?
Sulphur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred M. Barbe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sulphur High School?
The graduation rate of Sulphur High School is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sulphur High School?
2,043 students attend Sulphur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sulphur High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur High School?
Sulphur High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sulphur High School offer ?
Sulphur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sulphur High School part of?
Sulphur High School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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