High Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish

The two high schools located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, East St. John High School and West St. John High School, are both struggling to meet academic standards and perform significantly below state averages. Neither school stands out as a clear standout, with both ranked in the bottom third of Louisiana high schools and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Academically, both schools lag behind the state averages in most subject areas, including Algebra I, Geometry, English II, U.S. History, and Biology. For example, in Algebra I, East St. John High School had 31% proficiency compared to the state average of 62%, and West St. John High School had 35% proficiency. The schools also perform below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for all grades and 8th grade. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with East St. John High School at 47.7% and West St. John High School at 50.5%.

The lack of diversity in the student populations, with one school being predominantly African American and the other having almost no White students, may be a concern and could impact the educational experience for students. The significant differences in student-teacher ratios between the two schools, with East St. John High School at 17.6 and West St. John High School at 6.1, may indicate potential issues with resource allocation and equity within the district. These challenges suggest a need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan at the district level to address the systemic issues and provide a better educational experience for students in St. John the Baptist Parish.