Summary:
Harahan, Louisiana is served by a single public school, Harahan School, a combined elementary and middle school for grades PK-8 within the Jefferson Parish district, which serves a community where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Harahan School stands out for its low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, offering a more personalized learning environment. The school shows a fascinating split in performance: early elementary grades (3rd and 4th) generally perform below state averages in Math and English, but starting in 6th grade, the school dramatically outperforms both district and state averages. For example, 6th-grade Math proficiency is 80% compared to the state's 65%, and 7th-grade English Language Arts is 78% versus the state's 71%. A remarkable data point is that 100% of students taking the high school-level English I End-of-Course exam were proficient, far exceeding the district (59%) and state (69%) averages.
Overall, Harahan School consistently outperforms the Jefferson Parish district averages across most subjects but often falls short of the Louisiana state average, particularly in lower grades. The school has shown a positive trajectory, improving its state ranking percentile for three consecutive years (from the 39th to the 46th percentile). While chronic absenteeism (21.9%) is slightly above the district average, the school's strong middle school program and low student-teacher ratio suggest it is effectively serving a high-need population and is on a path of continued improvement.
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