Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sherrouse School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherrouse School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sherrouse School's student population of 187 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Sherrouse School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherrouse School is 0.19, which is less 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
#1228 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Sherrouse School's ranking?
Sherrouse School is ranked #1228 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sherrouse School?
The graduation rate of Sherrouse School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sherrouse School?
187 students attend Sherrouse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sherrouse School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrouse School?
Sherrouse School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherrouse School offer ?
Sherrouse School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherrouse School part of?
Sherrouse School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherrouse School located?
Sherrouse School is located in the Booker T Washington neighborhood of Monroe, LA.
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