Serving 616 students in grades 7-12, St. James High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
St. James High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
St. James High School is ranked #440 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. James High School often compared to?
St. James High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lutcher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. James High School?
The graduation rate of St. James High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend St. James High School?
616 students attend St. James High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of St. James High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James High School?
St. James High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James High School offer ?
St. James High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is St. James High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
