Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Sterlington High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sterlington High School's student population of 557 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Sterlington High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterlington High School is 0.41, 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
#175 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
75%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Sterlington High School's ranking?
Sterlington High School is ranked #175 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sterlington High School often compared to?
Sterlington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Monroe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterlington High School?
The graduation rate of Sterlington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sterlington High School?
557 students attend Sterlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sterlington High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterlington High School?
Sterlington High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterlington High School offer ?
Sterlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterlington High School part of?
Sterlington High School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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