West St. Mary High School is a high school in unincorporated St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, near Baldwin. It is a part of the St. Mary Parish School Board.
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, West St. Mary High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West St. Mary High School serves the northwest part of Baldwin, LA, covering an area of approximately 151.2 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 21.8 miles away.
- 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 276 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day. Together we are St. Mary Parish Strong!
School Rankings
West St. Mary High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West St. Mary High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Silver
School Mascot
Wolfpack
Source: 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 #603 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 82.6%.
How many students attend West St. Mary High School?
276 students attend West St. Mary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West St. Mary High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West St. Mary High School?
West St. Mary High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does West St. Mary High School offer ?
West St. Mary High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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