For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,597 students in St. James Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in St. James Parish, LA are Lutcher High School and St. James High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. James Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in St. James Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
St. James Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lutcher High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. James Parish (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lutcher High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5300
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
St. James High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
St. James Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8184 Villavaso Street
Saint James, LA 70086
(225) 258-4682
Saint James, LA 70086
(225) 258-4682
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2461 N. King Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5402
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5402
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
9156 Central School St
Convent, LA 70723
(225) 562-3684
Convent, LA 70723
(225) 562-3684
Gr: 1-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
St. James Career And Technology Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1410 Buddy Whitney St
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-3902
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-3902
3125 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students
19177 Hwy 643
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in St. James Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in St. James Parish, LA include Lutcher High School and St. James High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. James Parish?
2 public high schools are located in St. James Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. James Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. James Parish include: St. James High School vs. Lutcher High School, Lutcher High School vs. St. James High School
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