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Enrollment
883
High
DISTRICT 619 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PLAQUEMINES PARISH·NCES 220123001022
Belle Chasse High School
8346 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 · (504) 595-6600 · Plaquemines Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL883 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
67 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
519 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 216 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 224 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 222 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 221 | 25% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Plaquemines Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Belle Chasse High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School this school | 883 | 58.8% | N/A |
| Leesville High School Leesville | 748 | 60.0% | N/A |
| South Lafourche High School Cutoff | 990 | 59.8% | N/A |
| New Iberia Senior High School New Iberia | 1,315 | 65.2% | N/A |
| O. Comeaux High School Lafayette | 873 | 57.6% | N/A |
| Terrebonne High School Houma | 1,346 | 62.9% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Belle Chasse High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 883 | #73 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #81 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.3% | #67 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.8% | #176 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.6% | #128 of 156 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
883
-81 (-8%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 1,442
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 24.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 883 | 67.3 | 13.1:1 | 59% (519) |
| 2023-24 | 979 | 65.8 | 14.9:1 | 47% (460) |
| 2022-23 | 959 | 49.1 | 19.5:1 | 51% (487) |
| 2020-21 | 964 | 40 | 24.1:1 | 36% (351) |
| 2017-18 | 926 | 41 | 22.6:1 | 40% (374) |
| 2015-16 | 863 | 59 | 14.6:1 | 48% (417) |
| 2010-11 | 889 | 74 | 12.0:1 | 41% (366) |
| 2000-01 | 638 | 40 | 15.9:1 | 28% (177) |
| 1990-91 | 1,442 | 85 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Belle Chasse High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (926 to 883); teachers up 64% (41 to 67.3).
About Belle Chasse High School
Belle Chasse High School is a high school in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, according to federal school records. A total of 883 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. Against the 711-student average for high schools in Louisiana, enrollment here is 24% higher.
Belle Chasse High School is part of a district of 8 schools: Plaquemines Parish, with 3,510 students.
At 61%, White students outnumber all other groups at Belle Chasse High School combined. The remaining students are 16% Black, 14% Hispanic, and 6% Asian. The county population is about 60% White, within a few points of the school. Belle Chasse High School has a diversity index of 57%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 at Belle Chasse High School, with 67.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among high schools in Louisiana, the typical ratio is 18.0:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 59% of enrollment. That is close to the 61% average for public schools in Plaquemines Parish.
Plaquemines Parish census figures show that median household income is about $86,315, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. A total of 9 public schools operate in Plaquemines Parish, serving about 4,283 students.
Of nearby public schools, Belle Chasse Academy is the closest, at about 2.6 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
The student count in 2024-25 was 883, 8% below the 964 of 2020-21. The school's ratio fell from 24.1:1 to 13.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Plaquemines Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,803
Census ACS
Median income
$86,315
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,283 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Plaquemines Parish
- Belle Chasse Middle SchoolMiddle · 656 students
- Belle Chasse Elementary SchoolElementary · 543 students
- Belle Chasse Primary SchoolElementary · 395 students
- South Plaquemines High SchoolHigh · 355 students
- Boothville-Venice Elementary SchoolElementary · 270 students
- South Plaquemines Elementary SchoolElementary · 205 students
Other schools in Belle Chasse
- Belle Chasse AcademyElementary · 773 students
- Belle Chasse Middle SchoolMiddle · 656 students
- Belle Chasse Elementary SchoolElementary · 543 students
- Belle Chasse Primary SchoolElementary · 395 students
Nearby schools
- Belle Chasse Academy2.6 mi · 773
- Belle Chasse Elementary School2.7 mi · 543
- Paul J. Solis Elementary School2.8 mi · 777
- Belle Chasse Primary School2.8 mi · 395
- Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish2.9 mi · 1,012
- George Cox Elementary School3.0 mi · 402
Frequently asked questions
About Belle Chasse High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Belle Chasse High School?
Belle Chasse High School enrolls approximately 883 students in grades 09-12.
Is Belle Chasse High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Belle Chasse High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Belle Chasse High School have?
Belle Chasse High School employs 67 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
How diverse is Belle Chasse High School?
Belle Chasse High School reports a student body of 61% White, 14% Hispanic, 16% Black, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Belle Chasse High School in?
Belle Chasse High School is part of Plaquemines Parish.
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