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Which teacher or staff member at Cecilia High School deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
768
High
DISTRICT 660 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. MARTIN PARISH·NCES 220159001223
Cecilia High School
2397 Cecilia Sr. High School Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521 · (337) 909-3500 · St. Martin Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL768 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
16.3:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
528 students
DISTRICT 87% · 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 | 230 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 195 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 186 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 157 | 20% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · 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
Schools most like Cecilia High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia High School this school | 768 | 68.8% | N/A |
| Jennings High School Jennings | 775 | 65.0% | 26.5% |
| Rayne High School Rayne | 653 | 64.9% | N/A |
| Eunice High School Eunice | 606 | 71.8% | N/A |
| Tioga High School Ball | 881 | 71.7% | N/A |
| Franklinton High School Franklinton | 649 | 63.9% | 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 Cecilia High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 768 | #94 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #169 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.6% | #73 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.8% | #126 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.4% | #145 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
768
+74 (+11%) vs 2020
+42% since 1990-91, when it was 541
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 21.0:1
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 | 768 | 47.3 | 16.3:1 | 69% (528) |
| 2023-24 | 796 | 44.8 | 17.8:1 | 59% (473) |
| 2022-23 | 788 | 37.4 | 21.1:1 | 54% (429) |
| 2020-21 | 694 | 33 | 21.0:1 | 34% (236) |
| 2017-18 | 787 | 38.5 | 20.4:1 | 66% (518) |
| 2015-16 | 798 | 54 | 14.8:1 | 62% (497) |
| 2010-11 | 697 | 41 | 17.0:1 | 56% (392) |
| 2000-01 | 669 | 41 | 16.3:1 | 52% (349) |
| 1990-91 | 541 | 30 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cecilia High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (787 to 768); teachers up 23% (38.5 to 47.3).
About Cecilia High School
At 2397 Cecilia Sr. High School Hwy. in Cecilia, Louisiana, Cecilia High School operates as a mid-sized high school. Federal data show 768 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25.
District-wide, St. Martin Parish has 15 schools and 6,680 students.
Federal enrollment data show Cecilia High School is 56% White. Other groups make up 33% Black, 5% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. A diversity index of 57% means there is a 57% chance two randomly chosen students at Cecilia High School are from different groups.
Based on 47.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, Cecilia High School has a ratio of 16.3:1. Across high schools in Louisiana, the average ratio is 18.0:1. Income data for the school show 69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in St. Martin Parish is 84%.
In the wider St. Martin Parish area, the median household earns about $55,960 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Cecilia High School shares St. Martin Parish with 15 other public schools.
Among nearby public schools, Cecilia Junior High School is closest at about 0.4 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Fringe.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 11%. The school's ratio dropped from 21.0:1 to 16.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on athletics, class schedules, and weather closures here. Members of the school community can share what they know.
St. Martin Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,353
Census ACS
Median income
$55,960
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
6,696 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St. Martin Parish
- Breaux Bridge High SchoolHigh · 690 students
- Cecilia Primary SchoolElementary · 656 students
- Cecilia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 576 students
- Teche Elementary SchoolElementary · 547 students
- St. Martinville Senior High SchoolHigh · 521 students
- St. Martin STEAM AcademyElementary · 478 students
Other schools in Cecilia
- Cecilia Primary SchoolElementary · 656 students
- Cecilia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 576 students
Nearby schools
- Cecilia Junior High School0.4 mi · 576
- Cecilia Primary School0.5 mi · 656
- Teche Elementary School1.3 mi · 547
- Breaux Bridge Primary School5.0 mi · 463
- Breaux Bridge Elementary School5.0 mi · 322
- Breaux Bridge Junior High School5.6 mi · 351
Frequently asked questions
About Cecilia High SchoolHow many students attend Cecilia High School?
Cecilia High School enrolls approximately 768 students in grades 09-12.
Is Cecilia High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cecilia High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Cecilia High School have?
Cecilia High School employs 47 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Cecilia High School?
Student demographics at Cecilia High School are roughly 56% White, 5% Hispanic, 33% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Cecilia High School public or private?
Cecilia High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by St. Martin Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.