Is Morgan City High School a good school?

Morgan City High School ranks 223 rd of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Morgan City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 711 students attended Morgan City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Morgan City High School?

Students at Morgan City High School are 37% White, 35% Hispanic, 21% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Morgan City High School?

Morgan City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : J.S. Aucoin Elementary School Elementary : Julia B. Maitland School Elementary : M.E. Norman Elementary School Elementary : Wyandotte Elementary School Middle : Morgan City Junior High School

Morgan City High School

Summary:

Morgan City High School is a public high school serving 732 students in grades 9-12 in Morgan City, Louisiana, which is part of the St. Mary Parish school district.

Morgan City High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 41.39% White, 21.31% African American, 29.78% Hispanic, 3.14% Asian, and 3.96% two or more races - more diverse than nearby schools like Franklin Senior High (74.75% African American) and Berwick High (71.98% White). However, the school's racial diversity has been declining in recent years, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students. Academically, Morgan City High performs better in English II (74% proficient) compared to the state and district, but struggles in Algebra I (35% proficient), significantly lower than average.

Morgan City High's performance on student subgroups is mixed - the school ranks well for Special Education students but struggles with English Language Learners. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.78%) compared to Berwick High (42.8%), indicating more students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. These socioeconomic challenges may contribute to the school's inconsistent academic performance and highlight the need for targeted interventions to support all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2400 Tiger Drive
Morgan City, LA 70380-1051

(985) 384-1754

District: St. Mary Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
223^rd of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,634

Feeder schools for Morgan City High School:

Elementary:	J.S. Aucoin Elementary School
	Julia B. Maitland School
	M.E. Norman Elementary School
	Wyandotte Elementary School
Middle:	Morgan City Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 711

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.0%

Hispanic:

34.7%

African American:

20.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morgan City High School ranks worse than 67% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Morgan City High School has the largest high school student body size in the St. Mary Parish School District. Student population at Morgan City High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37%), Hispanic (34.7%), African American (20.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morgan City High School is 14.3. 2 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Morgan City High School employs 49.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morgan City High School is $12,634. 2 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morgan City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan City High School 223^rd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Morgan City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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St. Mary Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary Parish 57^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morgan City High School

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Rank History for all students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	68.19	92^nd	290	68.3%
2008	72.74	57^th	291	80.4%
2009	68.81	72^nd	301	76.1%
2010	72.06	58^th	297	80.5%
2011	70.94	76^th	300	74.7%
2012	62.76	131^st	310	57.7%
2013	61.22	132^nd	312	57.7%
2014	55.50	166^th	309	46.3%
2015	56.31	170^th	312	45.5%
2016	61.98	119^th	297	59.9%
2017	56.25	165^th	297	44.4%
2018	50.44	158^th	302	47.7%
2019	52.13	154^th	313	50.8%
2021	40.62	193^rd	322	40.1%
2022	43.56	188^th	326	42.3%
2023	50.83	169^th	321	47.4%
2024	33.33	223^rd	333	33.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.12	45^th	63	28.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	27.82	22^nd	27	18.5%
2021	19.76	34^th	38	10.5%
2024	12.15	48^th	50	4.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	51.26	49^th	122	59.8%
2021	33.40	83^rd	135	38.5%
2022	38.36	81^st	139	41.7%
2023	65.95	33^rd	138	76.1%
2024	52.52	65^th	165	60.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	50.93	146^th	301	51.5%
2021	67.58	77^th	285	73.0%
2022	43.38	177^th	322	45.0%
2023	45.88	177^th	321	44.9%
2024	30.63	231^st	328	29.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.95	137^th	292	53.1%
2021	46.77	166^th	288	42.4%
2022	46.31	174^th	311	44.1%
2023	34.31	214^th	308	30.5%
2024	30.56	228^th	308	26.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	48.78	162^nd	291	44.3%
2021	34.89	201^st	292	31.2%
2022	40.91	175^th	301	41.9%
2023	54.82	147^th	306	52.0%
2024	35.93	204^th	315	35.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.26	14^th	22	36.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	61.22	69^th	233	70.4%
2021	46.37	119^th	243	51.0%
2022	37.31	158^th	256	38.3%
2023	45.80	136^th	252	46.0%
2024	33.76	172^nd	260	33.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	43.06	50^th	78	35.9%
2021	29.88	64^th	92	30.4%
2022	32.65	72^nd	103	30.1%
2023	37.90	72^nd	107	32.7%
2024	28.15	89^th	113	21.2%

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Rank History for White students at Morgan City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	50.14	132^nd	249	47.0%
2021	44.37	143^rd	245	41.6%
2022	43.21	155^th	250	38.0%
2023	48.54	132^nd	249	47.0%
2024	27.00	201^st	248	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Morgan City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1033	1033
1990	588	290	30	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	921
1991	595	261	50	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	916
1992	646	251	66	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	974
1993	608	244	77	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	939
1994	618	237	81	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	951
1995	556	244	68	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	892
1996	556	244	68	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	892
1997	506	259	76	25	9	n/a	n/a	0	875
1998	465	264	86	22	9	n/a	n/a	0	846
1999	428	256	89	26	10	n/a	n/a	0	809
2000	425	279	82	20	8	n/a	n/a	0	814
2001	418	257	69	18	8	n/a	n/a	0	770
2002	398	237	71	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
2003	398	237	71	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
2004	398	245	76	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	740
2005	409	262	67	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	770
2006	433	264	63	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	799
2007	414	266	57	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	777
2008	428	240	53	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	773
2009	415	220	40	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	728
2010	413	205	39	61	7	n/a	n/a	0	725
2011	405	204	35	70	6	1	26	0	747
2012	370	184	33	83	7	0	32	0	709
2013	370	181	34	94	6	0	35	0	720
2014	355	173	33	111	4	0	33	0	709
2015	408	186	43	124	5	0	23	0	789
2016	384	185	35	134	4	0	18	0	760
2017	393	180	36	134	3	0	19	0	765
2018	374	174	28	161	3	0	17	0	757
2019	351	162	15	186	2	0	15	0	731
2020	311	160	22	179	3	0	16	0	691
2021	306	149	21	169	3	0	19	0	667
2022	295	156	20	177	5	1	24	0	678
2023	303	156	23	218	3	0	29	0	732
2024	263	147	21	247	3	1	29	0	711

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morgan City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1033	56.0	18.4	17.4
1990	921	54.0	17.0	21.6
1991	916	54.0	16.9	21.8
1992	974	53.0	18.3	21.7
1993	939	49.0	19.2	30.9
1994	951	48.0	19.8	30.7
1995	892	48.3	18.5	35.5
1996	892	48.3	18.5	35.5
1997	875	51.0	17.2	35.2
1998	846	51.0	16.6	31.4
1999	809	53.6	15.1	46.5
2000	814	51.0	16.0	50.9
2001	770	50.0	15.4	46.5
2002	720	48.6	14.8	45.6
2003	720	48.6	14.8	45.6
2004	740	52.0	14.2	49.9
2005	770	51.7	14.9	49
2006	799	52.2	15.3	51.8
2007	777	51.8	15.0	58.8
2008	773	53.5	14.4	47.3
2009	728	58.3	12.5	55.1
2010	725	54.3	13.3	51.9
2011	747	54.2	13.7	55.2
2012	709	55.1	12.8	59.8
2013	720	51.5	13.9	58.8
2014	709	48.3	14.6	61.4
2015	789	45.0	17.5	58.7
2016	760	48.0	15.8	63.8
2017	765	46.1	16.5	64.2
2018	757	48.2	15.6	66.2
2019	731	39.4	18.5	71.3
2020	691	39.2	17.6	45.4
2021	667	33.0	20.2	40.3
2022	678	32.0	21.1	50.9
2023	732	35.9	20.3	54.8
2024	711	49.5	14.3	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morgan City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1033	56.0	18.4	17.4
1990	921	54.0	17.0	21.6
1991	916	54.0	16.9	21.8
1992	974	53.0	18.3	21.7
1993	939	49.0	19.2	30.9
1994	951	48.0	19.8	30.7
1995	892	48.3	18.5	35.5
1996	892	48.3	18.5	35.5
1997	875	51.0	17.2	35.2
1998	846	51.0	16.6	31.4
1999	809	53.6	15.1	46.5
2000	814	51.0	16.0	50.9
2001	770	50.0	15.4	46.5
2002	720	48.6	14.8	45.6
2003	720	48.6	14.8	45.6
2004	740	52.0	14.2	49.9
2005	770	51.7	14.9	49
2006	799	52.2	15.3	51.8
2007	777	51.8	15.0	58.8
2008	773	53.5	14.4	47.3
2009	728	58.3	12.5	55.1
2010	725	54.3	13.3	51.9
2011	747	54.2	13.7	55.2
2012	709	55.1	12.8	59.8
2013	720	51.5	13.9	58.8
2014	709	48.3	14.6	61.4
2015	789	45.0	17.5	58.7
2016	760	48.0	15.8	63.8
2017	765	46.1	16.5	64.2
2018	757	48.2	15.6	66.2
2019	731	39.4	18.5	71.3
2020	691	39.2	17.6	45.4
2021	667	33.0	20.2	40.3
2022	678	32.0	21.1	50.9
2023	732	35.9	20.3	54.8
2024	711	49.5	14.3	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morgan City High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,929
2018	$10,194
2019	$10,426
2020	$10,968
2021	$12,498
2022	$12,634

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morgan City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 154^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 169^th of 321 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Morgan City High School)	58	48	10%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Mary Parish)	66	70	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Morgan City High School)	84	58	26%
End of Course English II (St. Mary Parish)	66	62	4%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Morgan City High School)	67	44	23%
End of Course U.S. History (St. Mary Parish)	66	43	23%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Morgan City High School)	55	75	20%
End of Course English I (St. Mary Parish)	61	71	10%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	731	732	0.1%
African American	162	156	3.7%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	15	23	53.3%
Hispanic	186	218	17.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	351	303	13.7%
Two or More Races	15	29	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.3%	54.8%	16.5%

Schools Near Morgan City High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Morgan City High School	Public	9-12	2400 Tiger Drive	Morgan City	70380	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 384-1754	711	50	14.3	59.6%	263 (37.0%)	147 (20.7%)	247 (34.7%)	21 (3.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	33.3	223^rd of 333 public high schools	33.0%		50.8	169^th of 321 public high schools	47.4%	54	35.0	47.0	74.0	47.0	46.0	50.0	$12,634
Berwick High School	Public	9-12	700 Patti Drive	Berwick	70342	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 384-8450	519	32	16.0	49.7%	357 (68.8%)	45 (8.7%)	76 (14.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	72.4	75^th of 333 public high schools	77.5%		67.9	99^th of 321 public high schools	69.2%	24	45.0	91.0	78.0	69.0	78.0	88.0	$12,329
Patterson High School	Public	9-12	2525 Highway 182 W	Patterson	70392	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 395-2675	450	27	16.4	76.2%	185 (41.1%)	200 (44.4%)	26 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.0%)	34.9	220^th of 333 public high schools	33.9%		41.5	196^th of 321 public high schools	38.9%	24	42.0		53.0	47.0	59.0	62.0	$12,181
Franklin Senior High School	Public	9-12	1401 Cynthia Street	Franklin	70538	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 828-0143	297	24	12.3	87.9%	44 (14.8%)	207 (69.7%)	17 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (8.8%)	29.2	242^nd of 333 public high schools	27.3%		50.8	168^th of 321 public high schools	47.7%	74	44.0	57.0	53.0	43.0	40.0	54.0	$15,312
Assumption High School	Public	9-12	4880 Hwy 308	Napoleonville	70390	Assumption Parish	Assumption Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 369-2956	833	50	16.7	57.6%	437 (52.5%)	330 (39.6%)	52 (6.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	57.2	145^th of 333 public high schools	56.5%		60.1	133^rd of 321 public high schools	58.6%	12	77.0	62.0	68.0	54.0	67.0	62.0	$13,236

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