Best Public Schools in Zip Code 70071

Summary:

The 70071 zip code is home to a single standout public high school, Lutcher High School, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,043 students. Lutcher High School consistently outperforms the St. James Parish and Louisiana state averages in academic assessments, with proficiency rates reaching 83% in English Language Arts and 68% in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's student body is racially balanced, with 50.91% White and 47.56% African American students, and it serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 44.49%. Lutcher High School's student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is relatively low, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.

Overall, Lutcher High School stands out as a high-performing institution in the 70071 zip code, providing a quality education and opportunities for students of all backgrounds. The school's consistent academic excellence, balanced racial representation, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it a standout choice for families in the area.

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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
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

Cities Near Zip Code 70071

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lutcher	1.34 mi	1	82^nd
Gramercy	1.41 mi	1	87^th
Paulina	2.52 mi	1	152^nd
Vacherie	4.8 mi	3	83^rd
Garyville	5.19 mi	1	245^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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