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Cecilia High School

2397 Cecilia Sr. High School Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521St. Martin Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
788
Students
Total enrolled
79%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 9% vs nat'l
$13,569
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 5% vs nat'l
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 37% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 788 students in grades 09–12 in Cecilia, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,569 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
21.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Cecilia High School is a large high in Cecilia, Louisiana, serving grades 09–12 with 788 students. The district invests $13,569 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 79% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Cecilia High School

788
Total Students
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
54%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution390 male · 398 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility54%
National avg 52% · 429 students
Student Composition
60%
31%
Asian1%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black31%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220159001223

Academic Outcomes at Cecilia High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
79%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,569Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,569
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,970
Student Support$2,578
Administration$1,628
Operations$2,035
Other$1,357
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,569 spent per student, an estimated $6,011 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
33%
State government
44.2%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal programs
22.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cecilia Primary SchoolTeche Elementary SchoolBreaux Bridge Primary SchoolSt. Martinville Primary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Cecilia Junior High SchoolBreaux Bridge Junior High SchoolSt. Martinville Junior High SchoolParks Middle School
↓
High School
Breaux Bridge High SchoolSt. Martinville Senior High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySt. Martin Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. Martin Parish →
Phone: (337)909-3500
NCES ID: 220159001223
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cecilia seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. Martin Parish
High
Breaux Bridge High School
851 students · 09–12
63% FRL
Elem
Cecilia Primary School
693 students · PK–02
69% FRL
High
St. Martinville Senior High School
610 students · 09–12
● 38 opp67% FRL
Mid
Cecilia Junior High School
599 students · 06–08
63% FRL
Elem
Teche Elementary School
593 students · 03–05
65% FRL
Elem
Breaux Bridge Primary School
571 students · PK–02
80% FRL
Elem
St. Martinville Primary School
498 students · 02–05
● 38 opp77% FRL
Mid
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
397 students · 06–08
76% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2397 Cecilia Sr. High School Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.