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St. Helena Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

St. Helena Parish serves about 997 K-12 students across 3 public schools, an average of roughly 332 students per campus. The level mix is 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in St. Helena Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
997
-184 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
6%
was 8%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
89%
was 90%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
997
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,934
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.9%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
2
562 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
435 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
St. Helena Parish Public Schools
997 students · 1 district in St. Helena Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of St. Helena Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
45%
Hispanic
1%
Black
51%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
6%
Hispanic
2%
Black
89%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
17.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.4% under 18

Test scores in St. Helena Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 2 schools in St. Helena Parish ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
St. Helena College and Career AcademyGreensburgHigh07-12435·
St. Helena Arts and Technology AcademyGreensburgElementary03-06291·
St. Helena Early Learning CenterGreensburgElementaryPK-02271·

Cities in St. Helena Parish

Greensburg3 schools

About St. Helena Parish

In Louisiana, St. Helena Parish is a sparse county of about 10,858 residents. 3 public schools across the county enrolls about 997 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $41,934 a year, about 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 24%. That income level is 25% noticeably below the Louisiana median.

In terms of grade levels, St. Helena Parish spans 2 elementary schools (562 students), and 1 high school (435).

The largest single district in St. Helena Parish is St. Helena Parish Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 997 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 16%: 1,181 students in SY 2017-18 versus 997 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for St. Helena Parish discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in St. Helena Parish?
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 997 students.
How many high schools are in St. Helena Parish?
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 435 students.
How many elementary schools are in St. Helena Parish?
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 562 students.
What is the largest school district in St. Helena Parish?
St. Helena Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in St. Helena Parish, serving approximately 997 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in St. Helena Parish?
St. Helena Parish has roughly 10,858 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in St. Helena Parish?
Median household income in St. Helena Parish is $41,934, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 24.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of St. Helena Parish?
Approximately 11.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Helena Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in St. Helena Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.9% of students in St. Helena Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Helena Parish schools?
Across St. Helena Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of St. Helena Parish?
St. Helena Parish residents are approximately 45% White, 1% Hispanic, 51% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data