The top reported proficiency rate is 15% in English language arts. The lowest is 4% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on St. Helena College and Career Academy
St. Helena College and Career Academy serves students in seventh through twelfth grade as the sole public secondary school in St. Helena Parish. The school sits on a highway in Greensburg, a small rural town that also functions as the parish seat. Civic life here centers on the courthouse and a handful of historic properties, while the school campus is situated away from a traditional downtown along a main road. The area has seen a modest population decline in recent years, and housing values have risen somewhat, but there is no sign of major new development. Employment in the parish is anchored by local government, the school system, and state health services.
Enrollment is moderate for a secondary school, serving a student body that is overwhelmingly Black and includes a substantial share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The grade span from middle school through high school means the building houses a wide age range, from young adolescents to young adults. The school's name suggests an emphasis on college and career preparation, but the available data does not include details on specific program offerings such as Advanced Placement courses, dual credit opportunities, or career and technical education pathways. A parent may want to ask the school directly about the actual curriculum and any specialized tracks.
State assessment results, based on Louisiana's LEAP 2025 tests, show that proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and social studies are all well below statewide averages. The data covers students in the tested grade bands within this school. In math, the share of students scoring at the proficient or advanced level was very small. In English language arts, roughly one in seven students reached that threshold. Science and social studies proficiency rates were similarly low. Participation rates on these tests were high, so the results reflect nearly the entire tested population. The school has no multi-year trend data available prior to the most recent year, making it difficult to see whether performance is improving, declining, or stable over time.
No graduation rate was reported in the available data. Since the school serves twelfth grade, a graduation rate should exist, but it was not included. A parent or resident may want to follow up with the school or the district on this metric.
Given that St. Helena Parish contains only one school district, there is no basis for comparing this school's performance against neighboring districts within the county. Broader comparisons to schools across the state can be made from the state's own reporting, but the data here does not include state-level averages for context.
The district itself provided little publicly reported information on recent policy changes, budget shifts, or strategic initiatives. The search turned up no notable developments, so the reader should not infer either stability or upheaval from that silence.
Overall, St. Helena College and Career Academy operates in a setting that is rural and economically modest. The student body faces significant economic disadvantage, and the academic achievement levels are low across the four core subjects tested by the state. The school’s name signals an intention to prepare students for postsecondary and career paths, but without more information on the actual programs in place, it is hard to evaluate that promise. A family considering this school would want to speak directly with administrators about course offerings, support services, and the school's plan for improving academic outcomes.
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