Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, Grace King 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 was 19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
65%
11%
Black
19%
41%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
64%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace King High School's ranking?
Grace King High School is ranked #855 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grace King High School?
The graduation rate of Grace King High School is 64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Grace King High School?
1,463 students attend Grace King High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grace King High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace King High School?
Grace King High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grace King High School offer ?
Grace King High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grace King High School part of?
Grace King High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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