Serving 318 students in grades 3-6, St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy 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 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy's student population of 318 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy 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 St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy is 0.22, 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
#1147 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
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 St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy's ranking?
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy is ranked #1147 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy?
318 students attend St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy?
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy offer ?
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy part of?
St. Helena Arts And Technology Academy is part of St. Helena Parish School District.
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