LAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

St. James High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Vacherie, Louisiana|St. James Parish

Vacherie, LA 70090

School Profile

Grades
7–12
Enrollment
616
Student:Teacher
11.4:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
64.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
44%
57th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
22%
39th percentile in LA
Graduation Rate
85-89%
Chronic Absenteeism
3.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
35 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
71 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
165 test takers
Athletics
15 sports, 15 teams
210 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Better than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
613
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
55
91% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$19,342
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,022
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,494
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 16%Local 66%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$254,906
+1.4% 1yr-1.8% 5yr
New Orleans, LA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.6%
Below 150% poverty line
3.8%
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Uninsured residents
11.0%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
561
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
473
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
77%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
136 (29%)
Speech/Language Impairment
122 (26%)
Other Health Impairment
54 (11%)
Autism
34 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
28 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

593
Current enrollment
Stable(+0% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. James High School

Enrollment at St. James High School stands at 616 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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