St. Helena College and Career Academy in Greensburg, LA

At a glance

Reported students

435

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.54

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana high enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

291

St. Helena College and Career Academy: 435 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

13.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 519
Teachers (FTE): 30
Student–teacher ratio: 17.3:1

What the reported data says about St. Helena College and Career Academy

St. Helena College and Career Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Greensburg. It is one of 3 current school records connected to St. Helena Parish. NCES reports 435 students for 2024–25.

Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.3%) and White (6.2%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking St. Helena College and Career Academy

1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.5%
Students with disabilities: 20.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White6.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Black91.3%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

Elementary · Grades 03–06

291 reported students

St. Helena Early Learning Center

Elementary · Grades PK–02

271 reported students

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Public schools near St. Helena College and Career Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
St. Helena Early Learning Center Elementary · St. Helena Parish	PK–02	271	1.6 mi
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Elementary · St. Helena Parish	03–06	291	1.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about St. Helena College and Career Academy

What grades does St. Helena College and Career Academy serve?

St. Helena College and Career Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Helena Parish.

How many students attend St. Helena College and Career Academy?

St. Helena College and Career Academy reported 435 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 519 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at St. Helena College and Career Academy?

The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 435 students and 31.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is St. Helena College and Career Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

St. Helena College and Career Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Helena Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of St. Helena College and Career Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is St. Helena College and Career Academy in?

St. Helena College and Career Academy is part of St. Helena Parish, based in Greensburg, LA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near St. Helena College and Career Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include St. Helena Early Learning Center (1.6 mi), St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.