Saint Martinville Senior High School is a high school in St. Martinville, Louisiana, United States. The school is 1 of 3 high schools in St. Martin Parish School Board System. The school is administered by a principal, two assistant principals, and a dean of students.
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, St. Martinville Senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Martinville Senior High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind.
School Rankings
St. Martinville Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Martinville Senior High School is 0.53, 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
#793 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
60%
42%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Martinville Senior High School's ranking?
St. Martinville Senior High School is ranked #793 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Martinville Senior High School often compared to?
St. Martinville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breaux Bridge High School, Cecilia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Martinville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of St. Martinville Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend St. Martinville Senior High School?
521 students attend St. Martinville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of St. Martinville Senior High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 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 St. Martinville Senior High School?
St. Martinville Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Martinville Senior High School offer ?
St. Martinville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Martinville Senior High School part of?
St. Martinville Senior High School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.
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