Serving 904 students in grades 9-12, Helen Cox 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
66%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Cox High School's ranking?
Helen Cox High School is ranked #955 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helen Cox High School?
The graduation rate of Helen Cox High School is 79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Helen Cox High School?
904 students attend Helen Cox High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Helen Cox High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Cox High School?
Helen Cox High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helen Cox High School offer ?
Helen Cox High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Helen Cox High School part of?
Helen Cox High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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