St. James High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Vacherie, Louisiana 70090 · St. James Parish
#53 of 246 high schools in Louisiana
#2724 of 16,910 nationally
About St. James High School
St. James High School is a public high located in Vacherie, in the St. James Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 593 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 53rd of 246 ranked high schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 593.
There are 3 schools in Vacherie; St. James High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St. James High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near St. James High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vacherie Elementary School
Vacherie · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
364 students · 3.9 km away
Sixth Ward Elementary School
Vacherie · Public middle · Grades 4–6
269 students · 5.9 km away
Paulina Elementary School
Paulina · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
657 students · 6.8 km away
Lutcher High School
Lutcher · Public high · Grades 7–12
908 students · 9.3 km away
Gramercy Elementary School
Gramercy · Public middle · Grades 4–6
403 students · 10 km away
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Garyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
305 students · 12 km away
Sixth Ward Middle School
Thibodaux · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students · 13 km away
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Thibodaux · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
209 students · 13 km away
Chackbay Elementary School
Thibodaux · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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591 students
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597 students
Eunice High School
Eunice · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
Union Parish High School
Farmerville · Public high · Grades 6–12
579 students
Carroll High School
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
577 students
Loreauville High School
Loreauville · Public high · Grades 7–12
576 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St. James High School a good school?
St. James High School has a Success Index (US) of 72.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #53 of 246 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St. James High School rank in Louisiana?
St. James High School ranks #53 of 246 high schools in Louisiana and #2724 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend St. James High School?
St. James High School had 593 students in 2025.
Is St. James High School a elementary school or a high school?
St. James High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near St. James High School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of St. James High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.