Berwick High School

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Berwick High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Pattie Dr,  Berwick, LA
St. Mary Parish Public Schools
4.0
5.0
469 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Buffy M Fegenbush
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
10%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
489:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
67.8%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
8.1%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Nicholls State University 184 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 150 Students
Louisiana State University 137 Students
Louisiana Tech University 50 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 43 Students
Tulane University 33 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 26 Students
University of New Orleans 25 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 24 Students
McNeese State University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Biology 28 Students
Business 24 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 76 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/9/2023
I have really enjoyed being a student at Berwick High. I had several amazing teachers who have made lasting impressions on me. I will take the things they've taught me and use them in college and in my future career.
3.0 Senior
12/30/2022
The teachers at Berwick High School were great and really cared about the students they were teaching. They make safety their number one priority at Berwick making sure that it is a safe environment to learn in. I'd say the best part of Berwick High School is my fellow peers. I was able to make a lot of good friends at Berwick and meet many good people their too.
4.0 Senior
12/14/2022
I loved my time at Berwick High. The teachers are great and do a really good job at teaching. The school does their best to give every student many opportunities to express themselves and many opportunities to learn new things. The school is a very safe environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 other
10/21/2019
Great school, great teachers and great students!!!!! Go Panthers!!
5.0 student
1/4/2017
As a student of the class of 2017, Berwick High School is the best school in St. Mary Parish. No, I do not say this because I am biased. I have moved around a bit throughout my life and experienced multiple schools throughout the parish over my 12 years. I can guarantee you that no other school disp...
5.0 student
3/11/2011
I feel that half of these people below have not idea what they are talking about. Berwick High is a great place and I look forward to going to school every day. Almost all of the teachers care about everyone in the classroom and personally- they always say I'm here if you need me, etc. Also, our pri...
parent
4/13/2010
Berwick is a great community to live in and to raise a family in. Our school has great parents and great kids and THAT IS what makes our school great!! The administration cares about one thing and one thing only...test scores. The students that struggle are ignored or even pushed out, all so that te...

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Berwick High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Berwick, LA, in the Berwick neighborhood, and is served by the St. Mary Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 469 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Berwick High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $244,900. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Baptist School, Hanson Memorial High School, Berwick Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Berwick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Berwick High School.

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