Chalmette High School serves 2,201 students in grades 9-12.
Chalmette High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chalmette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chalmette High School's student population of 2,201 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chalmette High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chalmette High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
30%
42%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chalmette High School's ranking?
Chalmette High School is ranked #483 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Chalmette High School often compared to?
Chalmette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.f. Rowley Alternative 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 29% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chalmette High School?
The graduation rate of Chalmette High School is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Chalmette High School?
2,201 students attend Chalmette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Chalmette High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chalmette High School?
Chalmette High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chalmette High School offer ?
Chalmette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chalmette High School part of?
Chalmette High School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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