Summary:
Zip code 70521, located in Cecilia, Louisiana, is home to a single high school, Cecilia High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 768 students and is part of the St. Martin Parish school district.
Cecilia High School presents a mixed picture of strengths and challenges. The school boasts a standout graduation rate of 93.6%, significantly higher than both the district (85.9%) and state (85.0%) averages, and a very low dropout rate of just 1.0%. Academically, the school excels in English I, with 78% of students proficient, outperforming the state by 12 points. However, a major concern is a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.9%, which is well above the state average of 22.5%. This creates a paradox where students are graduating at high rates despite missing significant school days.
Academic performance is volatile and inconsistent. While Algebra I proficiency jumped from 39% to 67% in one year, English II dropped from 77% to 60% over the same period. Geometry is a critical weakness, with only 35% of students proficient—22 points below the state average. The school also struggles in U.S. History (46% proficient) and English II (60% proficient). While Cecilia High School often outperforms its district in many subjects, it frequently falls short of state averages, and its state ranking has fluctuated between a 2-star and 3-star rating in recent years. With 68.75% of students economically disadvantaged, the school shows notable strengths in graduation rates and English I, but must address chronic absenteeism and weak performance in Geometry and English II to improve overall outcomes.
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