Lutcher High School vs. St. James High School
Should you attend Lutcher High School or St. James 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
Top Rankings
Lutcher High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Graduation Rate
St. James High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,043 students in grades 7-12, Lutcher 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 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 634 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 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,043 students
634 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#440 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
19%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
170
119
Grade 8 Students
185
118
Grade 9 Students
190
107
Grade 10 Students
167
88
Grade 11 Students
159
90
Grade 12 Students
172
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
48%
73%
% White
51%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
