Is West St. John High School a good school?

West St. John High School ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend West St. John High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended West St. John High School.

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

Students at West St. John High School are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into West St. John High School?

West St. John High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West St. John Elementary School (K-7)

West St. John High School

Summary:

West St. John High School is a public high school in Edgard, Louisiana, serving around 200 students in grades 8-12. The school is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district, which is ranked 78 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

West St. John High School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests compared to the state and surrounding schools. The school has a student population that is predominantly African American (97.5%) and from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Hahnville High School and Destrehan High School, which are part of the higher-performing St. Charles Parish district, significantly outperform West St. John High School on academic measures.

The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 130 out of 297 high schools in 2016-2017 to 277 out of 333 high schools in the most recent year. Additionally, when analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, West St. John High School ranks particularly low for female students, male students, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to other high schools in Louisiana. These findings raise concerns about educational equity and the need for targeted interventions to support the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public 8-12

480 LA Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049

(985) 497-3271

District: St. John the Baptist Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,720

Feeder schools for West St. John High School:

Elementary:

West St. John Elementary School (K-7)

Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.5%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West St. John High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.69. (See more...)

Compare Details West St. John High School ranks worse than 83.2% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.5%), Hispanic (1.5%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West St. John High School is 6.1. (See more...)

Compare West St. John High School employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West St. John High School is $23,720.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West St. John High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West St. John High School 277^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See West St. John High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

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 West St. John High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	19.79	341^st	396	13.9%
2008	32.25	304^th	413	26.4%
2009	30.74	328^th	425	22.8%
2012	40.12	285^th	442	35.5%
2013	56.59	204^th	457	55.4%
2014	70.93	126^th	470	73.2%
2015	51.77	241^st	482	50.0%
2016	40.97	294^th	435	32.4%
2017	30.01	332^nd	437	24.0%
2019	62.24	185^th	449	58.8%
2021	23.54	356^th	459	22.4%
2022	15.46	392^nd	460	14.8%
2023	19.69	375^th	465	19.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.51	189^th	430	56.0%
2021	18.68	381^st	455	16.3%
2023	28.31	336^th	459	26.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	69.90	133^rd	418	68.2%
2021	19.23	361^st	441	18.1%
2022	27.90	333^rd	441	24.5%
2023	30.26	330^th	444	25.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	59.63	172^nd	418	58.9%
2021	30.10	318^th	442	28.1%
2022	7.60	415^th	442	6.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	79.69	49^th	338	85.5%
2021	44.23	186^th	352	47.2%
2022	31.01	244^th	360	32.2%
2023	38.01	220^th	360	38.9%

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

Rank History for West St. John High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	6.84	279^th	290	3.8%
2008	24.67	237^th	291	18.6%
2009	44.79	187^th	301	37.9%
2010	47.52	190^th	297	36.0%
2011	54.01	158^th	300	47.3%
2012	66.63	102^nd	310	67.1%
2013	70.79	66^th	312	78.8%
2014	53.53	173^rd	309	44.0%
2015	57.06	164^th	312	47.4%
2016	55.70	154^th	297	48.1%
2017	63.21	130^th	297	56.2%
2018	13.68	266^th	302	11.9%
2019	22.27	251^st	313	19.8%
2021	38.66	200^th	322	37.9%
2022	19.50	269^th	326	17.5%
2023	11.98	277^th	321	13.7%
2024	16.21	277^th	333	16.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	21.81	241^st	301	19.9%
2021	42.22	169^th	285	40.7%
2022	18.82	267^th	322	17.1%
2023	10.81	287^th	321	10.6%
2024	20.81	264^th	328	19.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	27.22	224^th	292	23.3%
2021	36.67	191^st	288	33.7%
2022	15.94	267^th	311	14.1%
2023	9.32	284^th	308	7.8%
2024	22.70	250^th	308	18.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	16.95	247^th	291	15.1%
2021	35.36	199^th	292	31.8%
2022	22.49	242^nd	301	19.6%
2023	18.08	246^th	306	19.6%
2024	12.70	276^th	315	12.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at West St. John High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	34.72	153^rd	233	34.3%
2021	62.86	69^th	243	71.6%
2022	37.46	157^th	256	38.7%
2023	25.33	189^th	252	25.0%
2024	31.30	176^th	260	32.3%

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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 West 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	292	292
1990	1	285	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1991	0	258	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1992	0	311	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1993	0	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1994	0	355	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1995	0	389	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1996	0	389	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1997	1	434	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1998	2	340	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1999	1	336	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2000	0	326	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2001	1	282	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2002	1	247	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2003	1	247	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2004	1	251	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2005	2	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2006	1	234	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2007	2	233	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2008	1	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2009	1	219	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2010	0	214	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2011	1	207	0	0	0	0	0	0	208
2012	0	211	0	1	0	0	0	0	212
2013	0	215	1	1	0	0	0	0	217
2014	1	196	1	1	0	0	0	0	199
2015	1	197	1	2	0	0	0	0	201
2016	1	216	0	0	0	0	0	0	217
2017	0	188	0	0	0	0	0	0	188
2018	0	194	0	1	0	0	0	0	195
2019	1	206	0	0	0	0	0	0	207
2020	1	185	0	0	0	0	0	0	186
2021	0	185	0	0	0	0	2	0	187
2022	0	198	0	2	0	0	2	0	202
2023	0	195	0	3	0	0	2	0	200

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	292	24.0	12.1	103.4
1990	286	27.0	10.5	68.9
1991	258	20.0	12.9	66.7
1992	311	23.0	13.5	80.1
1993	288	23.0	12.5	81.3
1994	355	25.0	14.2	76.6
1995	389	24.0	16.2	80.5
1996	389	24.0	16.2	80.5
1997	435	23.0	18.9	82.5
1998	342	24.0	14.3	79.5
1999	338	25.0	13.5	87
2000	327	24.0	13.6	82.9
2001	284	25.0	11.4	90.8
2002	249	24.0	10.4	88.4
2003	249	24.0	10.4	88.4
2004	252	25.0	10.1	89.3
2005	238	25.3	9.4	89.9
2006	235	27.0	8.7	83.8
2007	235	24.3	9.7	89.8
2008	237	28.0	8.5	93.7
2009	220	31.9	6.9	92.7
2010	215	26.3	8.1	96.7
2011	208	24.3	8.5	97.6
2012	212	21.2	9.9	95.3
2013	217	21.0	10.3	98.6
2014	199	20.7	9.5	95
2015	201	23.0	8.7	92.5
2016	217	24.0	9.0	89.9
2017	188	18.0	10.4	93.6
2018	195	19.5	10.0	93.8
2019	207	19.5	10.6	55.6
2020	186	18.0	10.3	48.4
2021	187	19.0	9.8	2.7
2022	202	17.9	11.2	54.5
2023	200	32.6	6.1	50.5

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 West St. John High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	292	24.0	12.1	103.4
1990	286	27.0	10.5	68.9
1991	258	20.0	12.9	66.7
1992	311	23.0	13.5	80.1
1993	288	23.0	12.5	81.3
1994	355	25.0	14.2	76.6
1995	389	24.0	16.2	80.5
1996	389	24.0	16.2	80.5
1997	435	23.0	18.9	82.5
1998	342	24.0	14.3	79.5
1999	338	25.0	13.5	87
2000	327	24.0	13.6	82.9
2001	284	25.0	11.4	90.8
2002	249	24.0	10.4	88.4
2003	249	24.0	10.4	88.4
2004	252	25.0	10.1	89.3
2005	238	25.3	9.4	89.9
2006	235	27.0	8.7	83.8
2007	235	24.3	9.7	89.8
2008	237	28.0	8.5	93.7
2009	220	31.9	6.9	92.7
2010	215	26.3	8.1	96.7
2011	208	24.3	8.5	97.6
2012	212	21.2	9.9	95.3
2013	217	21.0	10.3	98.6
2014	199	20.7	9.5	95
2015	201	23.0	8.7	92.5
2016	217	24.0	9.0	89.9
2017	188	18.0	10.4	93.6
2018	195	19.5	10.0	93.8
2019	207	19.5	10.6	55.6
2020	186	18.0	10.3	48.4
2021	187	19.0	9.8	2.7
2022	202	17.9	11.2	54.5
2023	200	32.6	6.1	50.5

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 West St. John High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$16,546
2018	$17,286
2019	$17,703
2020	$19,337
2021	$19,135
2022	$23,720

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 375^th of 465 Middle schools	39.4%
Ranks 251^st of 313 High schools	Ranks 277^th of 321 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (West St. John High School)	65	32	33%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. John the Baptist Parish)	39	39
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West St. John High School)	75	46	29%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. John the Baptist Parish)	75	55	20%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (West St. John High School)	64	41	23%
8th Grade Social Studies (St. John the Baptist Parish)	60	43	17%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%
End of Course Algebra I (West St. John High School)	52	30	22%
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 English II (West St. John High School)	37	46	9%
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 (West St. John High School)	63	47	16%
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	207	200	3.4%
African American	206	195	5.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	50.5%	5.1%

Schools Near West 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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