C+
Average
68/100

South Plaquemines High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 34121 Highway 23, Buras, LA 70041
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 71% · Math 60% proficient · 42nd percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
402
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%42/100reading 45th percentile, math 40th percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%58/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency60% (−3 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+8 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading -11 pts, math -15 pts18th percentile (list)
Black67%52%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts54th percentile (list)
Asian85%75%reading -9 pts, math -19 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income72%62%reading +6 pts, math +3 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 34121 Highway 23
City Buras
ZIP Code 70041
District 2201230
NCES School ID 220123002028
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70041

Understanding the community around South Plaquemines High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $32,981
Per Capita Income $22,387
Poverty Rate 37.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.3%
High School or Higher 58.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $69,800
Median Rent $936
Owner-Occupied 86.9%
Renter-Occupied 13.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Plaquemines High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 47.5%
White 28.1%
Asian 11.7%
Hispanic/Latino 9.2%
American Indian 3.0%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 402
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Plaquemines High School?
South Plaquemines High School has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Plaquemines High School?
South Plaquemines High School has 402 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does South Plaquemines High School serve?
South Plaquemines High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Plaquemines High School receive per student?
South Plaquemines High School receives $19,090 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Plaquemines High School in 70041 ▼
Avg Home Value
$106,730
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,575
1-Year Change
-2.0%
% Renters
13.1%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026