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St. James High School vs. Lutcher High School

Should you attend St. James High School or Lutcher High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
St. James High School
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lutcher High School
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

St. James High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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).
Serving 981 students in grades 7-12, Lutcher High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
616 students
981 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. James High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lutcher High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. James High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lutcher High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. James High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lutcher High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. James High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. James Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lutcher High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. James Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#402 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#320 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. James High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lutcher High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in LA)
46%
(Top 30% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lutcher High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lutcher High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lutcher High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in LA)
90-94%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of St. James High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lutcher High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of St. James High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lutcher High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
118
142
Grade 8 Students
103
171
Grade 9 Students
135
198
Grade 10 Students
89
158
Grade 11 Students
82
153
Grade 12 Students
89
159

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lutcher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lutcher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
75%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lutcher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lutcher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lutcher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. James Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
0.39
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lutcher High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lutcher High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lutcher High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. James Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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