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Alumni: what's one memory from Pearl River High School that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
781
High
DISTRICT 1,367 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. TAMMANY PARISH·NCES 220165001287
Pearl River High School
39110 Rebel Lane, Pearl River, LA 70452 · (985) 863-2591 · St. Tammany Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL781 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
12.7:1
62 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
402 students
DISTRICT 48% · 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 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 222 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 168 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 175 | 22% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · 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 Pearl River High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River High School this school | 781 | 51.5% | N/A |
| Berwick High School Berwick | 469 | 54.6% | N/A |
| DeRidder High School DeRidder | 621 | 49.8% | N/A |
| Delcambre High School Delcambre | 454 | 56.2% | 44.7% |
| Haughton High School Haughton | 1,360 | 46.8% | N/A |
| Lakeside Junior-Senior High School Sibley | 546 | 54.2% | 33.0% |
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 Pearl River High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In St. Tammany Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 781 | #90 of 267 | #8 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #76 of 240 | #2 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.0% | #140 of 240 | #7 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.5% | #207 of 258 | #3 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.8% | #51 of 75 | N/A |
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
781
+134 (+21%) vs 2020
+33% since 1990-91, when it was 588
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 16.6:1
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 | 781 | 61.8 | 12.7:1 | 51% (402) |
| 2023-24 | 861 | 59.2 | 14.5:1 | 55% (477) |
| 2022-23 | 830 | 45.2 | 18.4:1 | 55% (459) |
| 2020-21 | 647 | 39 | 16.6:1 | 60% (387) |
| 2017-18 | 731 | 41.6 | 17.6:1 | 54% (396) |
| 2015-16 | 727 | 59 | 12.3:1 | 59% (430) |
| 2010-11 | 776 | 46 | 16.9:1 | 56% (434) |
| 2000-01 | 589 | 41 | 14.4:1 | 20% (119) |
| 1990-91 | 588 | 41 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pearl River High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (731 to 781); teachers up 48% (41.6 to 61.8).
About Pearl River High School
Pearl River High School is a high school in Pearl River, Louisiana, according to federal school records. Its grade span covers grades 9 through 12, with 781 students on the rolls.
St. Tammany Parish has 55 schools; together they serve 35,956 students.
The share of White students at Pearl River High School is 73%, a majority. Other students are 13% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 5% multiracial. Census estimates put St. Tammany Parish at about 74% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 44% means there is a 44% chance two randomly chosen students at Pearl River High School are from different groups.
Pearl River High School lists 61.8 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 12.7 students per teacher. By comparison, the average for high schools in Louisiana is 18.0:1. About 51% of students at Pearl River High School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
For St. Tammany Parish, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $81,202 a year, roughly 38% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in St. Tammany Parish number 56, with about 36,212 students.
Riverside Elementary School, about 0.7 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Pearl River High School, there are 6 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Pearl River High School in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000 (Suburb: Small).
From 647 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 781 by 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 12.7:1, from 16.6:1.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Pearl River High School. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
St. Tammany Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
272,421
Census ACS
Median income
$81,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
36,212 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St. Tammany Parish
- Mandeville High SchoolHigh · 2,006 students
- Slidell High SchoolHigh · 1,654 students
- Covington High SchoolHigh · 1,600 students
- Northshore High SchoolHigh · 1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,480 students
- Fontainebleau High SchoolHigh · 1,451 students
Other schools in Pearl River
- Creekside Junior HighMiddle · 447 students
- Riverside Elementary SchoolElementary · 420 students
- Sixth Ward Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- Little Pearl Elementary SchoolElementary · 98 students
Other Pearl River High schools
One other US public school is named Pearl River High. Pearl River High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOLPEARL RIVER, NY · 904 students
Nearby schools
- Riverside Elementary School0.7 mi · 420
- Creekside Junior High1.0 mi · 447
- Little Pearl Elementary School1.0 mi · 98
- Alton Elementary School2.5 mi · 208
- Whispering Forest Elementary School3.6 mi · 453
- Clearwood Junior High School4.0 mi · 539
Frequently asked questions
About Pearl River High SchoolHow large is Pearl River High School?
Pearl River High School enrolls approximately 781 students in grades 09-12.
Is Pearl River High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pearl River High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pearl River High School is approximately 12.7:1 (62 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Pearl River High School?
Student demographics at Pearl River High School are roughly 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Pearl River High School in?
Pearl River High School is part of St. Tammany Parish.
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