Summary:
In zip code 70512, there is one high school, Beau Chene High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Arnaudville, Louisiana, as part of the St. Landry Parish school district.
Beau Chene High School enrolls 767 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The school faces significant challenges, with 63.1% of students economically disadvantaged. Its most critical issue is a chronic absenteeism rate of 46.7%, which is nearly double the district average and more than double the state average. This likely contributes to a graduation rate of 73.7% (well below the state's 85%) and a dropout rate of 5.0% (higher than the state's 3.1%). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Louisiana high schools for three years, earning 2 out of 5 stars.
Academically, performance varies widely by subject. In the most recent year, Geometry proficiency reached 55%, above the district average and close to the state average, while Biology proficiency hit 59%, also above the district. However, U.S. History proficiency was just 23%, a massive 32-point gap behind the state average. English I and English II scores also lagged behind both district and state averages. The school's overall state ranking has remained stagnant, indicating that while some subjects show improvement, the school is not keeping pace with statewide progress. Addressing the absenteeism crisis is the most urgent priority for improvement.
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