Abbeville High School is a public high school for grades 9–12 located in Abbeville, Louisiana, United States and is operated by the Vermilion Parish School Board.
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Abbeville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abbeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Abbeville High School's student population of 597 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Rankings
Abbeville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbeville High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
57%
41%
White
24%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbeville High School's ranking?
Abbeville High School is ranked #802 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Abbeville High School often compared to?
Abbeville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Vermilion High School, Erath High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abbeville High School?
The graduation rate of Abbeville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Abbeville High School?
597 students attend Abbeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Abbeville High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abbeville High School?
Abbeville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abbeville High School offer ?
Abbeville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbeville High School part of?
Abbeville High School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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