What grades does Ponchatoula High School serve?

As a High school, Ponchatoula High School serves students in Ponchatoula, LA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Ponchatoula High School located?

You can find Ponchatoula High School in Ponchatoula, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponchatoula High School?

At Ponchatoula High School, there are approximately 19.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Ponchatoula, LA?

Ponchatoula High School is among the schools serving Ponchatoula, LA. The school is part of the local school system.

LAHighTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Ponchatoula High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Ponchatoula, Louisiana|Tangipahoa Parish

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,254

Student:Teacher

19.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Tangipahoa Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

51.0%

Phone

(985)386-3514

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40%

50th percentile in LA

Math Proficiency

29%

54th percentile in LA

Graduation Rate

79%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

3 courses offered

75 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

89 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

140 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

597 test takers

Athletics

20 sports, 20 teams

475 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1

Worse than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,263

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

113

90% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,808

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,362

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,795

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 45%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

7.5%

Uninsured residents

16.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,669

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,388

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

996 (42%)

Other Health Impairment

315 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

280 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

206 (9%)

Autism

196 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

34 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,067

Current enrollment

Stable(+9% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponchatoula High School

Enrollment at Ponchatoula High School stands at 2,254 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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