Lutcher High School
Tel:
(225)258-5314
- Lutcher High School serves 1,004 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Lutcher High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lutcher High School's student population of 1,004 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 1,004 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lutcher High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lutcher High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #737 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | 52% | 44% |
| White | 48% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. James Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lutcher High School is West St. John High School (8.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gramercy Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gramercy Gramercy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 595 students
0.5 miles
601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225)258-4804 0.5 PK-6 595 - Lutcher Lutcher Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 123 students
0.7 miles
2461 N. King Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225)258-5402 0.7 PK-5 123 - Paulina Paulina Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 645 students
2.3 miles
2756 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763
(225)258-4704 2.3 PK-6 645 - Garyville Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. Grades: K-8 | 325 students
4.2 miles
240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
(985)535-5400 4.2 K-8 325 - Vacherie Sixth Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 283 students
4.5 miles
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225)258-4642 4.5 PK-6 283
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