Serving 711 students in grades 9-12, Morgan City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Morgan City High School's student population of 711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Mascot
Tiger
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Morgan City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan City High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
21%
41%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan City High School's ranking?
Morgan City High School is ranked #577 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morgan City High School?
The graduation rate of Morgan City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Morgan City High School?
711 students attend Morgan City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Morgan City High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan City High School?
Morgan City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morgan City High School offer ?
Morgan City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgan City High School part of?
Morgan City High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
School Reviews
4 5/6/2021
Pretty good school overall! the foods nasty and the teachers care about the wrong things. But it's good other than that.
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