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Strehle Community School

178 Millie Drive, Avondale, LA 70094Jefferson Parish →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 08–12Non-Charter
231
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$17,666
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 231 students in grades 08–12 in Avondale, Louisiana.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,666 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Strehle Community School is a mid-sized high in Avondale, Louisiana, serving grades 08–12 with 231 students. The district invests $17,666 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Strehle Community School

231
Total Students
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution140 male · 91 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 162 students
Student Composition
14%
17%
67%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black67%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220084002044

Academic Outcomes at Strehle Community School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70094

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,666Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,666
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,773
Student Support$3,357
Administration$2,120
Operations$2,650
Other$1,767
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,666 spent per student, an estimated $7,826 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
54%
State government
31.1%
Local (property tax)
54.4%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,666/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Woodland West SchoolTom Benson SchoolPaul J. Solis Elementary SchoolEstelle School
+9 more
↓
Middle
John Q. Adams Middle SchoolJ.D. Meisler Middle SchoolT.H. Harris Middle SchoolL.H. Marrero Middle School
↓
High School
John Ehret High SchoolWest Jefferson High SchoolBonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolGrace King High School
+7 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyJefferson Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson Parish →
Phone: (504)831-0316
NCES ID: 220084002044
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Avondale seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
178 Millie Drive, Avondale, LA 70094
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.