Port Sulphur High School serves 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
46 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
78%
41%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Port Sulphur High School?
618 students attend Port Sulphur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Port Sulphur High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Port Sulphur High School offer ?
Port Sulphur High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Port Sulphur High School part of?
Port Sulphur High School is part of Plaquemines Parish School District.
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