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Tensas High School

Public | 7-12 | 213 students

 

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
37%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
29%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
14%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
23%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
42%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
14%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: LA Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 91% 45%
White 6% 49%
Hispanic 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A66%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Noah Johnson
Fax number
  • (318) 766-7988

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Rt. 2 Box 408
St. Joseph, LA 71366
Phone: (318) 766-3585

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