Below Average

#243 of 253 private schools in LA

St Pauls High School

High School

917 S JAHNCKE AVE, Covington, LA 70433

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

899

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

4.3

Grades

8th – 12th

Enrollment

899

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

4.3

Grades

8th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#243 of 253

In Covington

#4 of 5

public schools

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About St Pauls High School

St Pauls High School is a private high school in Covington, LA. St Pauls High School serves approximately 899 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares1.7 pts below LA schools

4.3

This school 4.3 · Below Average
LA avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

St Pauls High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Pauls High School compares to the 7 public schools in Covington, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

This School

15.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

899

This School

704

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.3

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

Asian 0.8% vs 0%

St Pauls High School Covington Public Avg

All Schools in Covington

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Pauls High School (this school)	—	899	14.8:1	4.3
William Pitcher Junior High School	0.4 mi	322	9.8:1	7.9
Covington Elementary School	0.5 mi	607	13.5:1	6.4
Pine View Middle School	1.3 mi	681	13.9:1	5.3
E. E. Lyon Elementary School	1.9 mi	690	13.3:1	7.5
Covington High School	2.4 mi	1,690	15.4:1	5.4
Lee Road Junior High School	8.1 mi	785	12.5:1	7.0
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center	8.7 mi	150	30:1	3.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,239

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 16%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.2 / 10

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Enrollment 899

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.7%

Two or More 3.8%

Hispanic 2.9%

Black 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

917 S JAHNCKE AVE, Covington, LA 70433

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pauls High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ST SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY (rated 5.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Covington High School (rated 5.4/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ARCHBISHOP HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.3/10, 4.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Covington, see our Covington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
William Pitcher Junior High School Covington	0.4 mi	322	7.9
Covington Elementary School Covington	0.5 mi	607	6.4
ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Covington	0.5 mi	696	4.2
ST SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY Covington	0.6 mi	539	5.6
COVINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Covington	0.7 mi	6	—
Pine View Middle School Covington	1.3 mi	681	5.3
E. E. Lyon Elementary School Covington	1.9 mi	690	7.5
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore Baton Rouge	2.4 mi	263	5.3
Covington High School Covington	2.4 mi	1,690	5.4
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Covington	3.0 mi	550	6.5
Abita Springs Middle School Abita Springs	4.1 mi	438	7.4
LAKE CASTLE MADISONVILLE Madisonville	4.4 mi	593	4.6
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Abita Springs	4.3 mi	58	5.0
Madisonville Elementary School Madisonville	4.4 mi	1,105	9.6
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mandeville	5.2 mi	340	5.4
ARCHBISHOP HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL Covington	4.6 mi	648	5.3
Abita Springs Elementary School Abita Springs	4.6 mi	653	6.9
Madisonville Junior High School Madisonville	5.0 mi	725	8.2
Tchefuncte Middle School Mandeville	5.4 mi	693	7.2
Pontchartrain Elementary School Mandeville	5.5 mi	689	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70433 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,354

Median Home Value

$316,200

Median Rent

$1,373/mo

Population

41,770

College Educated

44.7%

Homeownership

68.8%

Avg Commute

28.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

40.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pauls High School

What grades does St Pauls High School serve?

St Pauls High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend St Pauls High School?

St Pauls High School has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pauls High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pauls High School rank in LA?

St Pauls High School ranks #243 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Pauls High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pauls High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pauls High School a private school?

Yes, St Pauls High School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Pauls High School a religious school?

St Pauls High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 41 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 8th – 12th
Enrollment: 899
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 61
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Small Suburb
County: St. Tammany Parish
Phone: (985) 892-3200

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