ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL

St. James High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the St. James Parish school district, located in St. James, LA with about 648 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, St. James High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact St. James High School at (225) 258-4904 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5181 Wildcat Street
St. James, LA 70086
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ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in St. James, LA with about 648 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. James Parish
Total Students:
648
Teachers:
52.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 648 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.4%
White
20.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.