Lutcher High School

1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,043 students in grades 7-12, Lutcher 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 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lutcher High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lutcher High School's student population of 1,043 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,043 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lutcher 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 Lutcher High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#420 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lutcher High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lutcher High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lutcher High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lutcher High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lutcher High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lutcher High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lutcher High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lutcher High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lutcher High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lutcher High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lutcher High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Lutcher High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lutcher High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lutcher High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lutcher High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lutcher High School's ranking?
Lutcher High School is ranked #420 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lutcher High School often compared to?
Lutcher High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James High School, East St. John High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lutcher High School?
The graduation rate of Lutcher High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lutcher High School?
1,043 students attend Lutcher High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lutcher High School students are White, 48% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lutcher High School?
Lutcher High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lutcher High School offer ?
Lutcher High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lutcher High School part of?
Lutcher High School is part of St. James Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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