Summary:
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana is home to two high schools: Belle Chasse High School and South Plaquemines High School. While both serve grades 9-12, the data reveals stark differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
Belle Chasse High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranked 24th out of 333 Louisiana high schools with a 5-star rating. Its students consistently outperform Plaquemines Parish and state averages on End-of-Course exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 81% to 93%. In contrast, South Plaquemines High School lags behind, with more mixed academic results and a 3-star rating.
The schools also differ in their student populations. Belle Chasse High School has a more racially diverse student body, while South Plaquemines High School has a higher percentage of African American and Asian students. Notably, Belle Chasse High School has a free/reduced lunch rate of 50.78%, compared to 100% at South Plaquemines High School, indicating significant socioeconomic differences between the two student populations.
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