Summary:
The 70441 zip code area in Louisiana is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy and St. Helena Early Learning Center) and 1 high school (St. Helena College and Career Academy). Unfortunately, the data shows that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a range of key metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
On standardized tests, all three schools have significantly lower proficiency rates than the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 6% of 8th graders at St. Helena College and Career Academy scored proficient or better in LEAP Math, compared to the state average of 47%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in LEAP English Language Arts at St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy was just 41%, compared to the state average of 70%. The schools also struggle with low graduation rates and high chronic absenteeism, further indicating the challenges they face in providing a quality education to their students.
The data suggests that the schools in the 70441 zip code area are serving a student population facing significant economic disadvantage, with very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This may be a contributing factor to the schools' overall poor performance. Addressing the underlying issues and improving educational outcomes for students in this community will likely require targeted interventions and support from the St. Helena Parish school district.
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