Summary:
In zip code 70380, there is one high school, Morgan City High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Morgan City, Louisiana, with 650 students enrolled.
Morgan City High School shows a mix of strengths and challenges. The school has a very low dropout rate of 0.8%, far better than the state average of 3.1%, and its state ranking has improved over three years, moving from the 33rd to the 43rd percentile. However, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at 29.1%, which is higher than both the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income households, with 65.54% qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Academically, the school excels in Biology, with 65% proficiency compared to the state's 60%, but struggles in U.S. History, where only 43% of students are proficient versus the state's 55%. Other core subjects like Algebra I, English I, and English II all fall below state averages.
Compared to its district, St. Mary Parish, Morgan City High School has a lower dropout rate and outperforms in Biology, Geometry, and U.S. History. However, it lags behind the district in Algebra I, English I, English II, graduation rate, and chronic absenteeism. The school's graduation rate of 87.5% is above the state average of 85.0% but below the district's 92.7%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. Overall, the school retains students well and is improving its state ranking, but addressing high absenteeism and boosting performance in core subjects like math and English are key areas for growth.
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