Terrebonne High School vs. Ellender Memorial High School
Should you attend Terrebonne High School or Ellender Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Terrebonne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Ellender Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,346 students in grades 9-12, Terrebonne 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 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, Ellender Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,346 students
819 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#596 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
18%
Graduation Rate
81%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
407
252
Grade 10 Students
336
215
Grade 11 Students
312
181
Grade 12 Students
291
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
31%
% Black
28%
29%
% White
47%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%