Below Average
#1135 of 1,288 schools in LA
West St. John High School
High School · St. John the Baptist Parish · Edgard, LA
A St. John the Baptist Parish high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 160, Edgard, LA 70049
- Math 10% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West St. John High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West St. John 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,567/100K
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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
$66,966
Median home value
$173,000
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
98.7%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| East St. John High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. John the Baptist Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West St. John High School is listed in St. John the Baptist Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West St. John High School
West St. John High School is a public high school in Edgard, LA, part of St. John the Baptist Parish, serving approximately 193 students in grades 8th-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West St. John High School
What grades does West St. John High School serve?
West St. John High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend West St. John High School?
West St. John High School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West St. John High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West St. John High School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West St. John High School rank in LA?
West St. John High School ranks #1,135 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is West St. John High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West St. John 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.
What are the test scores at West St. John High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West St. John High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West St. John High School a charter school?
No, West St. John High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West St. John High School a Title I school?
No, West St. John High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West St. John High School?
75.1% of students at West St. John 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (985) 497-3271
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 70049)
- 1,521
- Area median age
- 57
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 70049; 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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