Excellent
#140 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 11% in state
St. James High School
High School · St. James Parish · Vacherie, LA
A St. James Parish high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
22187 Hwy 20, Vacherie, LA 70090
- Math 31% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St. James High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. James 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,253/100K
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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
$70,676
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in St. James Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 981 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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
St. James High School is listed in St. James Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. James High School
St. James High School is a public high school in Vacherie, LA, part of St. James Parish, serving approximately 616 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. James High School
What grades does St. James High School serve?
St. James High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend St. James High School?
St. James High School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. James High School rank in LA?
St. James High School ranks #140 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is St. James High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. James High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 St. James High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. James High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. James High School a charter school?
No, St. James High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. James High School a Title I school?
No, St. James High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James High School?
64.0% of students at St. James 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
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. James Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (225) 258-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70090)
- 7,471
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 70090; 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
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