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#155 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 12% in state

Lutcher High School

High School · St. James Parish · Lutcher, LA

A St. James Parish high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 489, Lutcher, LA 70071

  • Math 42% vs LA 31% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$19,342
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Lutcher High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
31%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lutcher 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,253/100K

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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

$53,696

Median home value

$193,600

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

89.8%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

1 in St. James Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. James High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.47–12Not available616Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St. James Parish

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$19,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lutcher High School

Lutcher High School is a public high school in Lutcher, LA, part of St. James Parish, serving approximately 981 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lutcher High School

What grades does Lutcher High School serve?

Lutcher High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lutcher High School?

Lutcher High School has an enrollment of approximately 981 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lutcher High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lutcher High School rank in LA?

Lutcher High School ranks #155 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Lutcher High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lutcher High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Lutcher High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lutcher High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lutcher High School a charter school?

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

Is Lutcher High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.0% of students at Lutcher 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
981
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. James Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 70071)
3,123
Area median age
56.8
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 70071; 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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