West St. John High School

186 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

West St. John High School, located in Edgard, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding rural area. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond the classroom, West St. John High School is well-known for its rich tradition of school spirit and its active participation in athletics. The "Rams" have a long-standing history of competitive success, particularly in football, which serves as a major focal point for community engagement and local pride. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens and maintain a deep connection with the historic community of Edgard.

186

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West St. John High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	180
Two or More	4

Black
180 (96.8%)
Two or More
4 (2.2%)
Hispanic
2 (1.1%)

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. John the Baptist Parish
Phone:	(985)497-3271
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 8 25

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 43

Grade 12 46