Independence High Magnet vs. Ponchatoula High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence High Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Ponchatoula High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades 7-12, Independence High Magnet 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 2,262 students in grades 9-12, Ponchatoula High School ranks in the top 50% 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 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
570 students
2,262 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#488 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
74
-
Grade 8 Students
86
-
Grade 9 Students
119
718
Grade 10 Students
102
570
Grade 11 Students
91
493
Grade 12 Students
98
481
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
55%
31%
% White
23%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
