Ponchatoula High School

Ponchatoula High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
19452 Highway 22,  Ponchatoula, LA
Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools
3.8
4.2
2,262 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Danny Strickland
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
77.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
34%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
428:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
54%
Black
31.3%
Hispanic
7.9%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southeastern Louisiana University 647 Students
Louisiana State University 471 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 294 Students
Louisiana Tech University 213 Students
University of New Orleans 151 Students
Southern University & A&M College 140 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 139 Students
Tulane University 128 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 123 Students
Mississippi State University 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 128 Students
Biology 108 Students
Business 89 Students
Psychology 89 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Accounting 32 Students
Pre-Law Studies 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 241 Reviews
2.0 Alum
11/4/2024
This school used to focus more on sports and not fund the other departments as well. This created a divide in the students, I hope that the new principal has resolved this issue and the fighting issues. I would not send my child there.
4.0 Senior
10/28/2024
The staff is kind and always say Goodmorning to the students even if they don't say it back. School provides adequate food and even has a coffee station. I do hope though that the math teachers actually teach math instead of only assigning honework.
5.0 Senior
10/3/2024
I transferred to Ponchatoula High School for my senior year. So far my experience has been amazing and much better than my last school. The teachers are always willing to help you and ensures you that will make it!
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4.2 6 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/9/2025
This school has always been hit or miss with their teachers. I feel like it has some really good teachers overall that foster growth well. However, I do feel it's inconsistent here. In the past this school was in the top 5 in the state and since has plummeted a bit in my experience. I think this sch...
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1.0 parent
5/4/2022
This school is the worst, they are only concerned about the football team. A great number of students are left to figure things out on their own. If you can help it go somewhere where the teachers actually care.
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5.0 parent
11/2/2017
Wonderful school filled with caring professionals and great students.
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5.0 parent
8/17/2017
I absolutely enjoyed going to school here. Some of my best memories were made at this school. Yes they are strict. If parents cared half as much as the administrators about their kids character and moral integrity, then the staff WOULD be able to focus more on educating instead of disciplining. Now...
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