Summary:
In zip code 70049, there is one high school, West St. John High School, serving grades 8 through 12 in the rural community of Edgard, Louisiana, within the St. John the Baptist Parish school district.
West St. John High School is a small school with 186 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 to 1, which allows for personalized attention. The school excels in student engagement metrics, boasting a high graduation rate of 92.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.8%, both significantly better than district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also remarkably low at 9.1%, less than half the state average. However, academic proficiency on state tests generally falls below state averages, with the notable exception of U.S. History, where 61% of students are proficient—outperforming both the district (42%) and state (55%). The school has shown a clear upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 17th percentile to the 32nd percentile over the last three years, earning a 2-star rating.
For parents, this school presents a strong environment for student retention and support, with a clear focus on keeping students engaged and on track to graduate. The low student-teacher ratio is a major asset, especially given that 84.41% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While math proficiency, particularly in Geometry (31%) and Algebra I (42%), remains a key area for improvement, the school's consistent progress in state rankings and its standout performance in U.S. History suggest effective teaching in certain subjects. Overall, West St. John High School is a school that successfully fosters persistence and graduation, with room to grow in academic mastery across core subjects.
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