Morgan City High School is a public secondary school located in Morgan City, Louisiana, United States. It is operated by the St. Mary Parish School Board. The school colors are green and white. The school opened in 1911 and celebrated its centennial year in 2011.
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, Morgan City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morgan City High School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Green
School Motto
Morgan City High School takes pride in meeting the diverse needs of our students so they can become engaged, successful community members.
School Rankings
Morgan City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan City High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
38%
11%
Black
21%
42%
White
34%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan City High School's ranking?
Morgan City High School is ranked #605 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morgan City High School?
The graduation rate of Morgan City High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Morgan City High School?
650 students attend Morgan City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Morgan City High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morgan City High School?
Morgan City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morgan City High School offer ?
Morgan City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgan City High School part of?
Morgan City High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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