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Chalmette High School

High School · St. Bernard Parish · Chalmette, LA

A St. Bernard Parish high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1100 East Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043

  • Math 34% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$13,986
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Chalmette High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chalmette High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High2,422/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,065

Median home value

$203,800

Median rent

$1,091/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

24.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
C.f. Rowley Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.36–121.5 mi184Compare →
Edna Karr High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.19–123.3 mi1,131Compare →
Light City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–113.7 mi14Compare →
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci TechCharter · enrollment unverified2.3PK–124.1 mi882Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St. Bernard Parish

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 12
District spending per student
$13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chalmette High School is listed in St. Bernard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chalmette High School

Chalmette High School is a public high school in Chalmette, LA, part of St. Bernard Parish, serving approximately 2,317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #871 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chalmette High School

What grades does Chalmette High School serve?

Chalmette High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chalmette High School?

Chalmette High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalmette High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chalmette High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chalmette High School rank in LA?

Chalmette High School ranks #871 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Chalmette High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chalmette High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chalmette High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chalmette High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chalmette High School a charter school?

No, Chalmette High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chalmette High School a Title I school?

No, Chalmette High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chalmette High School?

57.1% of students at Chalmette High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,317
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
163
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Bernard Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 70043)
22,461
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
34.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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