West St. John High School in Edgard, LA

At a glance

Reported students

186

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

25.61

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana high enrollment

12th percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

428

West St. John High School: 186 reported students.

State peer staffing position

8th percentile

7.3:1 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: 205
Teachers (FTE): 13
Student–teacher ratio: 15.8:1

What the reported data says about West St. John High School

West St. John High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Edgard. It is one of 9 current school records connected to St. John the Baptist Parish. NCES reports 186 students for 2024–25.

Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.3:1, below 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 Black (96.8%) and multiracial (2.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking West St. John High School

1How do the reported 7.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.61 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.5%
Students with disabilities: 6.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 84.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black96.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.2%

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

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

East St. John High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,293 reported students

West St. John Elementary School (K-7)

Elementary · Grades PK–07

188 reported students

Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.

Elementary · Grades PK–08

305 reported students

Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

318 reported students

John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–08

428 reported students

Emily C. Watkins Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–08

551 reported students

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Public schools near West St. John 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
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish	PK–07	188	2.1 mi
Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish	KG–08	318	4.4 mi
East St. John High School High · St. John the Baptist Parish	09–12	1,293	4.5 mi
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish	PK–08	305	4.7 mi
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary Elementary · St. John the Baptist Parish	KG–08	428	5.3 mi
Lutcher High School High · St. James Parish	07–12	908	8.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about West St. John High School

What grades does West St. John High School serve?

West St. John High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. John the Baptist Parish.

How many students attend West St. John High School?

West St. John High School reported 186 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 205 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at West St. John High School?

The calculated ratio is 7.3:1, based on 186 students and 25.61 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 West St. John High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

West St. John High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. John the Baptist Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of West St. John High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

84.4% 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 West St. John High School in?

West St. John High School is part of St. John the Baptist Parish, based in Reserve, LA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near West St. John High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West St. John Elementary School (K-7) (2.1 mi), Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy (4.4 mi), East St. John High School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.