Summary:
The city of Greensburg, Louisiana is home to three schools: two elementary schools (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy and St. Helena Early Learning Center) and one high school (St. Helena College and Career Academy). Unfortunately, the data reveals that all three schools are performing significantly below the state average on a variety of metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Across the board, the schools in Greensburg have alarmingly low proficiency rates on LEAP assessments in mathematics, English language arts, and end-of-course exams. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 6% of 8th-grade students at St. Helena College and Career Academy were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 47%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in LEAP English Language Arts for All Grades at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy was just 41%, compared to the state average of 70%.
The challenges faced by the Greensburg schools extend beyond academic performance. St. Helena College and Career Academy had a four-year graduation rate of 83.2% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, all three schools had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. These issues are further compounded by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
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