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Tensas High School

720 Plank Road, St. Joseph, LA 71366, United States
+1 (318) 766-3585
1.1
Overall Rating

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Tensas High School Overview

About This School

Tensas High School is a public high in St. Joseph, Louisiana, serving 147 students in grades 6-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 17% proficiency in ELA and 5% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 with 17 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $45,785. One counselor is available for the 147 students. Students at Tensas High School are 90% Black, 8% White, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male.

147
Total Students
Grade 6-12
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
17 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts17%
Mathematics5%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 6-12
County
Tensas Parish
Students per Counselor
147:1

Tensas High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

17%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 20%State Avg: 40%
5%
Mathematics
City Avg: 11%State Avg: 31%
N/A
Science

Class Information

8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 10:1
State Avg: 17:1
147
Students per Counselor

Tensas High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
17

Average Teacher Salary

$45,785
City Avg: $45,785
State Avg: $61,043

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
Students per Counselor147:1

Tensas High School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.98%
Male
51.02%
Female
Total Enrollment: 147 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White8.16%
Hispanic1.36%
Asian0%
Black89.8%
Two or More Races0.68%
Native American0%

Tensas High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Tensas High School

Q: What is Tensas High School?

A: Tensas High School is a high public located in St. Joseph.

Q: How many students attend Tensas High School?

A: Tensas High School has approximately 147 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Tensas High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Tensas High School is 8:1.

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Detailed Information about Tensas High School

Tensas High School is a public high in St. Joseph, Louisiana, serving 147 students in grades 6-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 17% proficiency in ELA and 5% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 with 17 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $45,785. One counselor is available for the 147 students. Students at Tensas High School are 90% Black, 8% White, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Tensas High School - St. Joseph, LA

Quick Facts about Tensas High School
School NameTensas High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 6-12
Location720 Plank Road, St. Joseph, LA 71366, St. Joseph, LA
CountyTensas Parish
Phone+1 (318) 766-3585
Total Students147
Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
Full-Time Teachers17
Rating1.1/10
ELA Proficiency17%
Math Proficiency5%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Tensas High School

What is Tensas High School?

Tensas High School is a high public located in St. Joseph.

How many students attend Tensas High School?

Tensas High School has approximately 147 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tensas High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tensas High School is 8:1.

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