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Phoenix High School

12700 Hwy 23, Braithwaite, LA 70040Plaquemines Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
193
Students
Total enrolled
$19,090
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
10.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 34% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 193 students in grades PK–12 in Braithwaite, Louisiana.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,090 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Phoenix High School is a small other in Braithwaite, Louisiana, serving grades PK–12 with 193 students. The district invests $19,090 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Phoenix High School

193
Total Students
10.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution101 male · 92 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 193 students
Student Composition
93%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black93%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220123001026

Academic Outcomes at Phoenix High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 16th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70040

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,090Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,090
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,399
Student Support$3,627
Administration$2,291
Operations$2,863
Other$1,909
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,090 spent per student, an estimated $8,457 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
15%
63%
State government
15.0%
Local (property tax)
62.7%
Federal programs
22.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,090/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Belle Chasse Elementary SchoolBelle Chasse Primary SchoolBoothville-Venice Elementary SchoolSouth Plaquemines Elementary School
↓
Middle
Belle Chasse Middle School
↓
High School
Belle Chasse High SchoolSouth Plaquemines High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyPlaquemines Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPlaquemines Parish →
Phone: (504)595-6466
NCES ID: 220123001026
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Braithwaite seeking a public 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.

More in Plaquemines Parish
High
Belle Chasse High School
959 students · 09–12
● 36 opp51% FRL
Mid
Belle Chasse Middle School
721 students · 05–08
● 36 opp62% FRL
Elem
Belle Chasse Elementary School
579 students · 02–04
● 36 opp58% FRL
Elem
Belle Chasse Primary School
505 students · PK–01
● 36 opp57% FRL
High
South Plaquemines High School
412 students · 07–12
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
Boothville-Venice Elementary School
288 students · PK–06
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
South Plaquemines Elementary School
201 students · PK–06
● 36 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12700 Hwy 23, Braithwaite, LA 70040
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.

Other
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.