Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, West St. Mary High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West St. Mary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West St. Mary High School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West St. Mary High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West St. Mary High School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
72%
42%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 West St. Mary High School's ranking?
West St. Mary High School is ranked #862 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West St. Mary High School often compared to?
West St. Mary High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West St. Mary High School?
The graduation rate of West St. Mary High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend West St. Mary High School?
351 students attend West St. Mary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of West St. Mary High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West St. Mary High School?
West St. Mary High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does West St. Mary High School offer ?
West St. Mary High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West St. Mary High School part of?
West St. Mary High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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