South Lafourche High School is a public secondary school in the Galliano census-designated place, an unincorporated area in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a Cut Off postal address.
Serving 1,056 students in grades 9-12, South Lafourche High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,056 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Lafourche High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Lafourche High School's student population of 1,056 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,056 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
South Lafourche High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Lafourche High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
2%
41%
White
64%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tarpon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Lafourche High School's ranking?
South Lafourche High School is ranked #173 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are South Lafourche High School often compared to?
South Lafourche High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thibodaux High School, Central Lafourche High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Lafourche High School?
The graduation rate of South Lafourche High School is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend South Lafourche High School?
1,056 students attend South Lafourche High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Lafourche High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lafourche High School?
South Lafourche High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Lafourche High School offer ?
South Lafourche High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Lafourche High School part of?
South Lafourche High School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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