Is East St. John High School a good school?

East St. John High School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend East St. John High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,459 students attended East St. John High School.

What is the racial makeup of East St. John High School?

Students at East St. John High School are 72% African American, 16% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East St. John High School?

East St. John High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Emily C. Watkins Elementary Elementary : Fifth Ward Elementary School Elementary : Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School Elementary : Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School Elementary : LaPlace Elementary School Middle : East St. John Preparatory Academy

East St. John High School

Summary:

East St. John High School is a public high school serving 1,459 students in grades 9-12 in Reserve, Louisiana, which is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district. The school has a predominantly African American student population (around 72-76%) and struggles academically, ranking in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools for the past 7 years with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East St. John High School's academic performance is well below average, with particularly low rankings for its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations compared to other Louisiana high schools. The school's test scores on state exams are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas. Additionally, the school has seen a sharp increase in its free/reduced lunch recipient rate, from just 2.62% in 2020-2021 to nearly 50% in the following two school years, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby high schools in the same and surrounding districts, such as West St. John High School, Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, Hahnville High School, and others, East St. John High School consistently lags behind in academic performance, test scores, and student/teacher ratios. This suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with academic improvements seen at other high schools in the St. John the Baptist Parish and surrounding districts.

Detail:

Public 9-12

#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084

(985) 536-4226

District: St. John the Baptist Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
266^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,514

Feeder schools for East St. John High School:

Elementary:	Emily C. Watkins Elementary
	Fifth Ward Elementary School
	Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School
	Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
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	LaPlace Elementary School
Middle:	East St. John Preparatory Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 1,459

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.9%

Hispanic:

16.0%

White:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East St. John High School ranks worse than 79.9% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.9%), Hispanic (16%), White (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East St. John High School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare East St. John High School employs 82.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East St. John High School is $19,514.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East St. John High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East St. John High School 266^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See East St. John High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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St. John the Baptist Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. John the Baptist Parish 78^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East St. John High School

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Rank History for all students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	23.49	253^rd	290	12.8%
2008	33.03	213^th	291	26.8%
2009	55.02	143^rd	301	52.5%
2010	53.34	161^st	297	45.8%
2011	48.90	188^th	300	37.3%
2012	51.47	178^th	310	42.6%
2013	51.73	187^th	312	40.1%
2014	54.46	169^th	309	45.3%
2015	47.93	204^th	312	34.6%
2016	43.89	209^th	297	29.6%
2017	47.87	198^th	297	33.3%
2018	14.22	265^th	302	12.3%
2019	28.42	232^nd	313	25.9%
2021	22.43	250^th	322	22.4%
2022	22.48	256^th	326	21.5%
2023	25.67	242^nd	321	24.6%
2024	21.61	266^th	333	20.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	32.79	18^th	27	33.3%
2022	53.39	19^th	40	52.5%
2023	37.80	24^th	34	29.4%
2024	29.28	37^th	50	26.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	32.96	84^th	135	37.8%
2023	15.41	122^nd	138	11.6%
2024	13.14	156^th	165	5.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	28.95	222^nd	301	26.2%
2021	21.96	231^st	285	18.9%
2022	20.60	262^nd	322	18.6%
2023	27.03	239^th	321	25.5%
2024	24.04	255^th	328	22.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.26	15^th	17	11.8%

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Rank History for Female students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	35.17	208^th	292	28.8%
2021	23.61	223^rd	288	22.6%
2022	21.08	252^nd	311	19.0%
2023	25.90	238^th	308	22.7%
2024	25.00	244^th	308	20.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.74	14^th	18	22.2%
2024	14.07	18^th	20	10.0%

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Rank History for Male students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	19.28	239^th	291	17.9%
2021	18.88	235^th	292	19.5%
2022	22.23	244^th	301	18.9%
2023	24.92	228^th	306	25.5%
2024	18.30	260^th	315	17.5%

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Rank History for African American students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	40.73	139^th	233	40.3%
2021	34.71	154^th	243	36.6%
2022	33.68	168^th	256	34.4%
2023	38.38	152^nd	252	39.7%
2024	34.09	171^st	260	34.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	21.79	67^th	78	14.1%
2021	45.02	51^st	92	44.6%
2022	29.43	79^th	103	23.3%
2023	36.26	75^th	107	29.9%
2024	30.36	85^th	113	24.8%

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Rank History for White students at East St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	37.82	175^th	249	29.7%
2021	31.78	185^th	245	24.5%
2022	24.93	205^th	250	18.0%
2023	25.24	211^th	249	15.3%
2024	28.43	199^th	248	19.8%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for East St. John High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1440	1440
1990	636	659	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	1323
1991	595	614	7	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1235
1992	626	649	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1296
1993	620	695	3	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1337
1994	621	770	3	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1424
1995	566	878	2	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	1490
1996	566	878	2	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	1490
1997	551	903	0	48	5	n/a	n/a	0	1507
1998	496	961	2	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	1503
1999	447	1032	4	36	5	n/a	n/a	0	1524
2000	400	1000	8	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	1437
2001	375	1002	8	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1421
2002	321	978	9	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1347
2003	321	978	9	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1347
2004	305	985	8	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	1338
2005	366	1081	10	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	1494
2006	339	1183	18	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1581
2007	325	1181	15	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	1566
2008	289	1172	10	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	1518
2009	261	1092	9	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	1415
2010	222	1093	7	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	1372
2011	231	1060	13	51	1	0	0	0	1356
2012	217	1086	11	48	2	0	0	0	1364
2013	197	1091	12	54	3	0	0	0	1357
2014	179	1074	12	61	1	0	0	0	1327
2015	190	1086	7	81	1	0	1	0	1366
2016	168	1108	9	76	0	0	2	0	1363
2017	171	1162	7	88	0	0	5	0	1433
2018	169	1178	8	96	0	0	5	0	1456
2019	169	1130	7	99	1	1	7	0	1414
2020	193	1144	5	137	1	2	9	0	1491
2021	196	1097	3	141	0	2	9	0	1448
2022	146	987	5	154	0	0	15	0	1307
2023	144	1049	7	233	0	1	25	0	1459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East St. John High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1440	75.0	19.2	25.4
1990	1323	75.0	17.6	27.4
1991	1235	67.0	18.4	25.3
1992	1296	69.0	18.7	27.5
1993	1337	70.0	19.1	24.2
1994	1424	72.0	19.8	26.3
1995	1490	81.0	18.4	39.1
1996	1490	81.0	18.4	39.1
1997	1507	84.0	17.9	38
1998	1503	87.0	17.3	40.1
1999	1524	96.0	15.9	50.7
2000	1437	89.0	16.1	49.7
2001	1421	87.0	16.3	53.5
2002	1347	91.5	14.7	67
2003	1347	91.5	14.7	67
2004	1338	85.0	15.7	70
2005	1494	97.2	15.4	69.2
2006	1581	107.4	14.7	62
2007	1566	109.1	14.4	66.7
2008	1518	108.5	14.0	72.1
2009	1415	111.0	12.7	74.4
2010	1372	112.8	12.1	81.2
2011	1356	102.8	13.1	83.3
2012	1364	100.2	13.6	83.9
2013	1357	106.3	12.7	99.8
2014	1327	106.5	12.4	80
2015	1366	106.0	12.8	76.9
2016	1363	121.0	11.2	74.8
2017	1433	86.9	16.4	74.9
2018	1456	87.4	16.6	72.9
2019	1414	105.8	13.3	56
2020	1491	93.3	15.9	49.2
2021	1448	97.0	14.9	2.6
2022	1307	83.2	15.7	48.5
2023	1459	82.4	17.6	47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East St. John High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1440	75.0	19.2	25.4
1990	1323	75.0	17.6	27.4
1991	1235	67.0	18.4	25.3
1992	1296	69.0	18.7	27.5
1993	1337	70.0	19.1	24.2
1994	1424	72.0	19.8	26.3
1995	1490	81.0	18.4	39.1
1996	1490	81.0	18.4	39.1
1997	1507	84.0	17.9	38
1998	1503	87.0	17.3	40.1
1999	1524	96.0	15.9	50.7
2000	1437	89.0	16.1	49.7
2001	1421	87.0	16.3	53.5
2002	1347	91.5	14.7	67
2003	1347	91.5	14.7	67
2004	1338	85.0	15.7	70
2005	1494	97.2	15.4	69.2
2006	1581	107.4	14.7	62
2007	1566	109.1	14.4	66.7
2008	1518	108.5	14.0	72.1
2009	1415	111.0	12.7	74.4
2010	1372	112.8	12.1	81.2
2011	1356	102.8	13.1	83.3
2012	1364	100.2	13.6	83.9
2013	1357	106.3	12.7	99.8
2014	1327	106.5	12.4	80
2015	1366	106.0	12.8	76.9
2016	1363	121.0	11.2	74.8
2017	1433	86.9	16.4	74.9
2018	1456	87.4	16.6	72.9
2019	1414	105.8	13.3	56
2020	1491	93.3	15.9	49.2
2021	1448	97.0	14.9	2.6
2022	1307	83.2	15.7	48.5
2023	1459	82.4	17.6	47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East St. John High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,544
2018	$11,985
2019	$13,953
2020	$13,597
2021	$14,535
2022	$19,514

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East St. John High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 232^nd of 313 High schools	Ranks 242^nd of 321 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (East St. John High School)	53	42	11%
End of Course Algebra I (St. John the Baptist Parish)	62	45	17%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (East St. John High School)	57	48	9%
End of Course Geometry (St. John the Baptist Parish)	56	47	9%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (East St. John High School)	48	56	8%
End of Course English II (St. John the Baptist Parish)	47	55	8%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course English I (East St. John High School)	63	56	7%
End of Course English I (St. John the Baptist Parish)	63	55	8%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1414	1459	3.2%
African American	1130	1049	7.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	99	233	135.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	169	144	14.8%
Two or More Races	7	25	257.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	47.7%	8.3%

Schools Near East St. John High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)		LEAP English Language Arts (2024)			LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
East St. John High School	Public	9-12	#1 Wildcat Drive	Reserve	70084	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 536-4226	1,459	82	17.6	47.7%	144 (9.9%)	1,049 (71.9%)	233 (16.0%)	7 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (1.7%)	21.6	266^th of 333 public high schools	20.1%		25.7	242^nd of 321 public high schools	24.6%	24						31.0	38.0	57.0	33.0	50.0	47.0	$19,514
West St. John High School	Public	8-12	480 LA Hwy 3127	Edgard	70049	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 497-3271	200	33	6.1	50.5%	0 (0.0%)	195 (97.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	16.2	277^th of 333 public high schools	16.8%		12	277^th of 321 public high schools	13.7%					43.0	43.0	35.0	22.0	42.0	43.0	53.0	34.0	$23,720
Lutcher High School	Public	7-12	1910 West Main Street	Lutcher	70071	St. James Parish	St. James Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 258-5300	1,043	66	15.8	44.5%	531 (50.9%)	496 (47.6%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	66.8	105^th of 333 public high schools	68.5%		68.4	95^th of 321 public high schools	70.4%	10	60.0	68.0	80.0	86.0	83.0	74.0	84.0	80.0	44.0	71.0	76.0	$19,011
Destrehan High School	Public	9-12	1 Wildcat Ln	Destrehan	70047	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 764-9946	1,482	90	16.5	44.1%	693 (46.8%)	514 (34.7%)	194 (13.1%)	30 (2.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.0%)	82.1	42^nd of 333 public high schools	87.4%		74.1	55^th of 321 public high schools	82.9%	13							83.0	75.0	76.0	82.0	83.0	$18,871
St. James High School	Public	7-12	22187 Hwy 20	Vacherie	70090	St. James Parish	St. James Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 258-4900	634	48	13.3	64.7%	148 (23.3%)	460 (72.6%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	55	158^th of 333 public high schools	52.6%		61.5	129^th of 321 public high schools	59.8%	29	65.0	67.0	76.0	73.0	74.0	68.0	90.0	60.0	42.0	74.0	59.0	$21,303
Hahnville High School	Public	9-12	200 Tiger Drive	Boutte	70039	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 758-7537	1,491	96	15.5	44.3%	786 (52.7%)	510 (34.2%)	120 (8.0%)	11 (0.7%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.8%)	68.4	97^th of 333 public high schools	70.9%		67.9	101^st of 321 public high schools	68.5%	4						74.0	78.0	64.0	62.0	74.0	78.0	$19,029
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School	Public	9-12	2801 Bruin Drive	Kenner	70065	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 443-4565	1,478	55	26.8	52.0%	150 (10.1%)	383 (25.9%)	893 (60.4%)	29 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.5%)	13.3	286^th of 333 public high schools	14.1%		19.4	257^th of 321 public high schools	19.9%	29						25.0	33.0	43.0	40.0	25.0	43.0	$15,111

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