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#537 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 42% in state
West St. Mary High School
High School · St. Mary Parish · Baldwin, LA
A St. Mary Parish high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
18333 Hwy 182 West, Baldwin, LA 70514
- Math 22% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West St. Mary High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West St. Mary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,090/100K
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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
$30,761
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
6.2%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in St. Mary Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 519 | Compare → |
| Centerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 466 | Compare → |
| Franklin Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 297 | Compare → |
| Morgan City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 711 | 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. Mary Parish
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 of 21
- District spending per student
- $14,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West St. Mary High School is listed in St. Mary Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West St. Mary High School
West St. Mary High School is a public high school in Baldwin, LA, part of St. Mary Parish, serving approximately 307 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West St. Mary High School
What grades does West St. Mary High School serve?
West St. Mary High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West St. Mary High School?
West St. Mary High School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West St. Mary High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West St. Mary High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West St. Mary High School rank in LA?
West St. Mary High School ranks #537 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is West St. Mary High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West St. Mary High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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. Mary High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West St. Mary High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West St. Mary High School a charter school?
No, West St. Mary High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West St. Mary High School a Title I school?
No, West St. Mary High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West St. Mary High School?
83.7% of students at West St. Mary 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
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Mary Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (337) 924-7990
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70514)
- 1,757
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 70514; 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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