Tensas High School

Tensas High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
720 Plank Rd,  Saint Joseph, LA
Tensas Parish Public Schools
3.2
4.0
147 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Noah Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
16
Math
15
English
16
Reading
17
Science
17
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
11%
State Average
10%
Math
10%
State Average
31%
Science
8%
State Average
6%
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
185:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
89.8%
White
8.2%
Hispanic
1.4%
Two or more races
<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.
Southern University & A&M College 35 Students
Grambling State University 35 Students
Louisiana Tech University 32 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 31 Students
Louisiana State University 21 Students
Alcorn State University 20 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 19 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 15 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 15 Students
Jackson State University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Business 6 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Mechanical Engineering 3 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 19 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/10/2020
Tensas High School isn't the best school but that doesn't mean you can't be successful coming from here . We have learned to work with what we have and always strive for the best .
4.0 NicheUser
5/29/2015
Most all of the teachers at my school are extremely caring and helpful. They go beyond their ability to help a student that shows that they care about getting an education. They are friendly and personable. The teachers at my school are excellent at what they do. They engage us in lessons, are knowledgeable on what they teach, and will take the time to sit down and go over grades with you.
3.0 NicheUser
5/29/2015
There is a police officer present at the school at all times. Faculty seems to sometimes be one step ahead of the students in trying to prevent fights or unsafe situations. Many students participate in negative things but they don't seem to affect me.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/22/2018
Terrible administrators, the school is unsafe an leadership is very bias an unfair to African Americans daily.
5.0 parent
9/25/2009
5.0 parent
12/11/2008
5.0 parent
9/10/2008

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Tensas High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Saint Joseph, LA and is served by the Tensas Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 147 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Tensas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 16. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tensas Academy, Chamberlain-Hunt Academy, Huntington School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Joseph has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tensas High School.

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