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Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools

Ponchatoula High School

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

2,262 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(985)386-3514School Website

#26

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2,262

Students

21.7:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,040

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

23

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

3

B-

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

9%

C

of students
Below Avg
Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

82%

A

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

45%

B-

Average
Math Proficiency

34%

C+

Below Avg
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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Ponchatoula High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Ponchatoula High School.

National Tests

July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026

AP Score Release — All

Score release

July 21, 2026

ACT

Score release

August 14, 2026

ACT

Registration deadline

August 15, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 29, 2026 – September 12, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release
+26 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

August 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

ELPS

Testing window
LA

November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026

LEAP 2025 High School — Fall Window

Testing window
LA

February 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ELPT/ELPT Connect

Testing window
LA

February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027

ACT — Window 1

Testing window
LA

March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ACT — Window 2

Testing window
LA

April 1, 2027 – May 12, 2027

LEAP 2025 High School — Spring Window

Testing window
LA
+1 more state assessments this school year
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After Ponchatoula High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Southeastern Louisiana University

2

Louisiana State University

3

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

4

Louisiana Tech University

5

Southern University & A&M College

6

University of New Orleans

7

Loyola University New Orleans

8

Tulane University

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Biology

3

Psychology

4

Business

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

7

Computer Science

8

Marketing

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School Details
Address

19452 Highway 22 East, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Phone

(985)386-3514

Website

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District

Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools

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