At a glance
Reported students
2,193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
148.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
556.5
Chalmette High School: 2,193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,203
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Chalmette High School
Chalmette High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chalmette. It is one of 12 current school records connected to St. Bernard Parish. NCES reports 2,193 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.4%) and Black (30.6%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chalmette High School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 148.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.4%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black30.6%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Bernard Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
C.F. Rowley Alternative School
High · Grades 06–12
103 reported students
N.P. Trist Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
767 reported students
Lacoste Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
583 reported students
Arabi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Public schools near Chalmette High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.F. Rowley Alternative School High · St. Bernard Parish | 06–12 | 103 | 1.5 mi |
| Edna Karr High School High · Charter · Edna Karr High School | 09–13 | 1,097 | 3.3 mi |
| New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy High · Charter · New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy | 08–12 | 945 | 4.9 mi |
| L.B. Landry High School High · Charter · Lord Beaconsfield Landry-Oliver Perry Walker High | 09–13 | 555 | 5.2 mi |
| Frederick A. Douglass High School High · Charter · Frederick A. Douglass High School | 09–13 | 658 | 5.3 mi |
| Young Audiences Charter High School High · Charter · Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 643 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chalmette High School
What grades does Chalmette High School serve?
Chalmette High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Bernard Parish.
How many students attend Chalmette High School?
Chalmette High School reported 2,193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,203 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chalmette High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 2,193 students and 148.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chalmette High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chalmette High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Bernard Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chalmette High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chalmette High School in?
Chalmette High School is part of St. Bernard Parish, based in Chalmette, LA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chalmette High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include C.F. Rowley Alternative School (1.5 mi), Edna Karr High School (3.3 mi), New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.