West St. Mary High School

St. Mary Parish
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
276 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West St. Mary High School, located in Baldwin, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational hub for the St. Mary Parish School District. Situated along Highway 182, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding community. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into higher education, vocational training, or the professional workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, West St. Mary High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school provides various opportunities for students to participate in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are designed to build character, leadership skills, and school spirit. As a cornerstone of the Baldwin area, the school remains committed to maintaining a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students while striving for continuous improvement in academic performance and campus culture.
276
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    207 (75.0%)
  • White
    44 (15.9%)
  • American Indian
    11 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: St. Mary Parish
Phone: (337)924-7990
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 77
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 82
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Franklin Senior High School
St. Mary Parish
304 Students
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538 (5.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th