Chalmette High School

1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043

2,334 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chalmette High School, located at 1100 East Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette, Louisiana, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the St. Bernard Parish Public School District. As a comprehensive high school, it is known for its strong community presence and its role as the primary academic hub for the region. The campus has been rebuilt and modernized to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities, reflecting the district's commitment to creating a safe and engaging learning environment in the post-Katrina era.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chalmette High School is highly regarded for its diverse extracurricular opportunities, including a robust athletics program, a celebrated performing arts department, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. By offering specialized courses in fields like culinary arts, digital media, and engineering, the school focuses on preparing students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The institution prides itself on fostering school spirit and student success, maintaining a central position in the civic and social life of the St. Bernard Parish community.

2,334

Total Students

131.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chalmette High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,066
Hispanic	405
Black	688
Asian	76
Two or More	79
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,066 (45.7 %)
Black
688 (29.5 %)
Hispanic
405 (17.4 %)
Two or More
79 (3.4 %)
Asian
76 (3.3 %)
American Indian
18 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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. Bernard Parish
Phone:	(504)301-2600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 9 631

Grade 10 631

Grade 11 548

Grade 12 524