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Plaquemines Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
8
Schools
3,858
Students
$19,090
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
68.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
87.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Plaquemines Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 3,858 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,090 is above average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belle Chasse Elementary School02–04579
Belle Chasse Primary SchoolPK–01505
Boothville-Venice Elementary SchoolPK–06288
South Plaquemines Elementary SchoolPK–06201
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Belle Chasse Middle School05–08721
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belle Chasse High School09–12959
South Plaquemines High School07–12412
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Phoenix High SchoolPK–12193
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,090+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
63%
State
15.0%
Local (property tax)
62.7%
Federal
22.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,858
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.7%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,090 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,858 students.
What is the graduation rate for Plaquemines Parish?
The graduation rate is 87.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Plaquemines Parish spend per student?
Plaquemines Parish spends $19,090 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Plaquemines Parish?
69% of students in Plaquemines Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Plaquemines Parish?
No, Plaquemines Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Plaquemines Parish serve?
Plaquemines Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Plaquemines Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Plaquemines Parish is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.