St. James High School

St. James Parish
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
593 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
St. James High School, located in St. James, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating within the St. James Parish School District, the school is deeply rooted in its "Wildcat" pride, which serves as both its mascot and a symbol of the school's identity and spirit. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce immediately after graduation.

Beyond academics, St. James High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to instill values of responsibility, leadership, and integrity in its student body. As a pillar of the St. James community, the institution works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and character necessary to contribute positively to society.
593
Total Students
52.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    438 (73.9%)
  • White
    133 (22.4%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.8%)
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. James Parish
Phone: (225)258-4900
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 378
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 7 93
Grade 8 110
Grade 9 105
Grade 10 119
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 84
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lutcher High School
St. James Parish
908 Students
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071 (5.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th