Is West St. Mary High School a good school?

West St. Mary High School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend West St. Mary High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended West St. Mary High School.

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

Students at West St. Mary High School are 75% African American, 15% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into West St. Mary High School?

West St. Mary High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Raintree Elementary School Middle : B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School

West St. Mary High School

Summary:

West St. Mary High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Baldwin, Louisiana, with a student population of 342. The school is part of the St. Mary Parish school district, which is ranked 57 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's racial makeup is predominantly African American, making up around 73-74% of the student body.

Despite being part of the St. Mary Parish district, West St. Mary High School consistently underperforms compared to the parish and state averages on standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the parish and state averages across all subject areas, including Algebra I (35% vs 53% and 62%), English II (51% vs 64% and 66%), and U.S. History (33% vs 49% and 57%). The school has a low statewide ranking, typically in the bottom third of Louisiana high schools, and has received a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, indicating it is among the lower-performing schools in the state.

When compared to other high schools in the St. Mary Parish district, such as Patterson High School and Franklin Senior High School, it becomes clear that West St. Mary High School is underperforming. These nearby schools have higher academic proficiency rates, better statewide rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at West St. Mary High School, ranging from 53.63% in 2020-2021 to 80.99% in 2022-2023, may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514

(337) 924-7990

District: St. Mary Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,149

Feeder schools for West St. Mary High School:

Elementary:	Raintree Elementary School
Middle:	B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.6%

White:

14.7%

American Indian:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West St. Mary High School ranks worse than 80.2% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District. (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 (74.6%), White (14.7%), American Indian (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West St. Mary High School is 13.2, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare West St. Mary High School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West St. Mary High School is $13,149, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the St. Mary Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West St. Mary High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West St. Mary High School 267^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See West St. Mary 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:

White students:

St. Mary Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary Parish 57^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West St. Mary High School

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Rank History for all students at West St. Mary High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	27.99	235^th	290	19.0%
2008	41.16	189^th	291	35.1%
2009	43.32	193^rd	301	35.9%
2010	47.60	188^th	297	36.7%
2011	40.20	219^th	300	27.0%
2012	49.39	193^rd	310	37.7%
2013	40.08	239^th	312	23.4%
2014	15.46	284^th	309	8.1%
2015	23.86	270^th	312	13.5%
2016	32.01	237^th	297	20.2%
2017	36.08	236^th	297	20.5%
2018	40.75	196^th	302	35.1%
2019	30.89	224^th	313	28.4%
2021	23.48	245^th	322	23.9%
2022	22.36	257^th	326	21.2%
2023	33.26	221^st	321	31.2%
2024	21.61	267^th	333	19.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West St. Mary High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.85	108^th	135	20.0%
2022	13.70	130^th	139	6.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West St. Mary High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	34.59	201^st	301	33.2%
2022	30.06	230^th	322	28.6%
2023	32.69	222^nd	321	30.8%
2024	26.23	249^th	328	24.1%

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Rank History for Female students at West St. Mary High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	40.47	192^nd	292	34.2%
2021	30.99	206^th	288	28.5%
2022	33.31	212^th	311	31.8%
2023	41.98	190^th	308	38.3%
2024	26.72	236^th	308	23.4%

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Rank History for Male students at West St. Mary High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	15.32	251^st	291	13.7%
2021	7.63	272^nd	292	6.8%
2022	21.05	247^th	301	17.9%
2023	24.52	229^th	306	25.2%
2024	22.76	249^th	315	21.0%

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Rank History for African American students at West St. Mary High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	25.93	180^th	233	22.7%
2021	31.59	168^th	243	30.9%
2022	44.41	135^th	256	47.3%
2023	45.68	138^th	252	45.2%
2024	43.13	142^nd	260	45.4%

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Rank History for White students at West St. Mary High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	56.03	110^th	249	55.8%
2021	20.75	217^th	245	11.4%
2022	2.93	246^th	250	1.6%
2023	25.34	210^th	249	15.7%
2024	10.31	238^th	248	4.0%

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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. Mary High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	143	357	8	2	18	n/a	n/a	528
2001	140	361	13	2	19	n/a	n/a	535
2002	149	361	13	2	20	n/a	n/a	545
2003	149	361	13	2	20	n/a	n/a	545
2004	160	338	6	2	28	n/a	n/a	534
2005	175	319	8	2	30	n/a	n/a	534
2006	175	295	10	1	22	n/a	n/a	503
2007	161	307	8	2	9	n/a	n/a	487
2008	157	298	7	3	7	n/a	n/a	472
2009	136	279	4	3	8	n/a	n/a	430
2010	118	268	3	3	9	n/a	n/a	401
2011	111	275	2	4	13	0	3	408
2012	110	293	1	2	14	0	4	424
2013	101	297	3	1	13	0	4	419
2014	72	271	2	3	9	0	15	372
2015	60	258	2	5	10	0	18	353
2016	61	256	2	3	10	0	16	348
2017	59	257	2	3	8	0	18	347
2018	63	257	1	3	12	0	16	352
2019	60	254	2	3	11	0	17	347
2020	59	255	2	2	16	0	15	349
2021	67	255	2	2	18	0	14	358
2022	64	254	2	5	15	0	11	351
2023	51	253	2	8	21	0	7	342
2024	45	229	3	10	13	0	7	307

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. Mary High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	528	30.0	17.6	69.3
2001	535	34.0	15.7	69
2002	545	37.0	14.7	69.5
2003	545	37.0	14.7	69.5
2004	534	36.0	14.8	68.4
2005	534	37.2	14.4	62.4
2006	503	37.0	13.6	60
2007	487	35.2	13.8	69.6
2008	472	34.8	13.6	68.6
2009	430	34.2	12.6	76.3
2010	401	30.1	13.2	78.3
2011	408	32.3	12.6	77.2
2012	424	32.9	12.8	81.4
2013	419	30.0	13.9	80.9
2014	372	25.9	14.3	82.8
2015	353	26.0	13.5	77.6
2016	348	28.0	12.4	78.4
2017	347	21.5	16.1	59.9
2018	352	20.4	17.2	50.6
2019	347	15.5	22.3	61.1
2020	349	16.3	21.3	59.9
2021	358	16.0	22.3	53.6
2022	351	16.0	21.9	64.4
2023	342	12.6	27.0	81
2024	307	23.1	13.2	83.7

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 West St. Mary High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	528	30.0	17.6	69.3
2001	535	34.0	15.7	69
2002	545	37.0	14.7	69.5
2003	545	37.0	14.7	69.5
2004	534	36.0	14.8	68.4
2005	534	37.2	14.4	62.4
2006	503	37.0	13.6	60
2007	487	35.2	13.8	69.6
2008	472	34.8	13.6	68.6
2009	430	34.2	12.6	76.3
2010	401	30.1	13.2	78.3
2011	408	32.3	12.6	77.2
2012	424	32.9	12.8	81.4
2013	419	30.0	13.9	80.9
2014	372	25.9	14.3	82.8
2015	353	26.0	13.5	77.6
2016	348	28.0	12.4	78.4
2017	347	21.5	16.1	59.9
2018	352	20.4	17.2	50.6
2019	347	15.5	22.3	61.1
2020	349	16.3	21.3	59.9
2021	358	16.0	22.3	53.6
2022	351	16.0	21.9	64.4
2023	342	12.6	27.0	81
2024	307	23.1	13.2	83.7

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 West St. Mary High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,675
2018	$11,275
2019	$10,652
2020	$11,538
2021	$11,989
2022	$13,149

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 221^st of 321 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West St. Mary High School)	54	53	1%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Mary Parish)	66	70	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (West St. Mary High School)	73	48	25%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (West St. Mary High School)	50	58	8%
End of Course English II (St. Mary Parish)	66	62	4%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (West St. Mary High School)	51	38	13%
End of Course U.S. History (St. Mary Parish)	66	50	16%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	55	4%
End of Course English I (West St. Mary High School)	44	58	14%
End of Course English I (St. Mary Parish)	61	71	10%
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	347	342	1.4%
African American	254	253	0.4%
American Indian	11	21	90.9%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	51	15%
Two or More Races	17	7	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.1%	81%	19.9%

Schools Near West St. Mary 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 7th Grade	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. Mary High School	Public	9-12	18333 Hwy 182 West	Baldwin	70514	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 924-7990	307	23	13.2	83.7%	45 (14.7%)	229 (74.6%)	10 (3.3%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	21.6	267^th of 333 public high schools	19.8%		33.3	221^st of 321 public high schools	31.2%	46							35.0		51.0	33.0	56.0	46.0	$13,149
Franklin Senior High School	Public	9-12	1401 Cynthia Street	Franklin	70538	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 828-0143	297	24	12.3	87.9%	44 (14.8%)	207 (69.7%)	17 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (8.8%)	29.2	242^nd of 333 public high schools	27.3%		50.8	168^th of 321 public high schools	47.7%	74							44.0	57.0	53.0	43.0	40.0	54.0	$15,312
Jeanerette Senior High School	Public	7-12	8217 East Old Spanish Trail	Jeanerette	70544	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 276-6038	322	37	8.7	78.9%	23 (7.1%)	281 (87.3%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	47.1	183^rd of 333 public high schools	45.0%		48.8	173^rd of 321 public high schools	46.1%	10	65.0	50.0	57.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	64.0	49.0	55.0	61.0	86.0	39.0	$14,485
New Iberia Senior High School	Public	9-12	1301 East Admiral Doyle Drive	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 369-6714	1,373	83	16.4	57.2%	658 (47.9%)	494 (36.0%)	109 (7.9%)	42 (3.1%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.6%)	73.7	69^th of 333 public high schools	79.3%		73.2	64^th of 321 public high schools	80.1%	5							73.0	83.0	78.0	67.0	75.0	72.0	$11,016
Loreauville High School	Public	7-12	410 North Main Street	Loreauville	70552	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 229-4701	588	34	17.1	40.5%	447 (76.0%)	101 (17.2%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.1%)	81.7	44^th of 333 public high schools	86.8%		77.5	42^nd of 321 public high schools	86.9%	2		62.0	69.0	80.0	83.0	81.0	80.0	83.0	77.0	75.0	83.0	83.0	$11,339
Patterson High School	Public	9-12	2525 Highway 182 W	Patterson	70392	St. Mary Parish	St. Mary Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 395-2675	450	27	16.4	76.2%	185 (41.1%)	200 (44.4%)	26 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.0%)	34.9	220^th of 333 public high schools	33.9%		41.5	196^th of 321 public high schools	38.9%	24							42.0		53.0	47.0	59.0	62.0	$12,181
Westgate High School	Public	9-12	2305 Jefferson Island Road	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 365-2431	990	69	14.2	72.2%	261 (26.4%)	577 (58.3%)	39 (3.9%)	58 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.4%)	42.2	202^nd of 333 public high schools	39.3%		55.3	155^th of 321 public high schools	51.7%	47							55.0	67.0	66.0	46.0	58.0	48.0	$12,270

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