Alfred M. Barbe High School vs. Sulphur High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sulphur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,991 students in grades 9-12, Alfred M. Barbe High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,991 students
2,043 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
115 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#375 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
22%
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Graduation Rate
91%
94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
500
593
Grade 10 Students
532
531
Grade 11 Students
477
467
Grade 12 Students
482
452
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
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% Hispanic
10%
9%
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% Black
26%
10%
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% White
55%
77%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.62
0.39
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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