High Schools in Terrebonne Parish

The Terrebonne Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 4 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools include Terrebonne High School, H.L. Bourgeois High School, South Terrebonne High School, and Ellender Memorial High School. The performance of these schools varies, with some standouts and others struggling to meet academic benchmarks.

Terrebonne High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Terrebonne Parish, with a statewide ranking between 47-88 over the past 3 years and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, South Terrebonne High School has also been ranked in the top 100 high schools in Louisiana and maintains a consistent 4-star rating. In contrast, Ellender Memorial High School appears to be the weakest performer, with a lower statewide ranking (181-215) and only a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Across the district, the 4-year graduation rate and dropout rate are on par with the parish average, but the chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% is a significant challenge. Test scores also vary widely, with Terrebonne High School and South Terrebonne High School outperforming the parish and state averages in many subjects, while Ellender Memorial High School consistently lags behind. The differences in free/reduced lunch rates among the schools suggest varying levels of socioeconomic challenges faced by the student populations.