Lutcher High School

1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071

1,043 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Lutcher High School, located in the heart of Lutcher, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the St. James Parish Public School System. As the primary high school for the community, it is deeply rooted in local tradition and is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on both academic development and a vibrant extracurricular culture. The school fosters a close-knit environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Lutcher High School is perhaps most famous for its storied athletic programs, particularly its competitive football team, which has earned multiple state championships and serves as a major source of community pride. The school maintains a spirited "Bulldog" culture, with various clubs, organizations, and community-focused initiatives that help students develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a deep investment in school spirit, Lutcher High remains a vital institution for the personal and academic growth of students in the River Parishes.

1,043

Total Students

65.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lutcher High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	6
Black	496
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
531 (50.9 %)
Black
496 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (0.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)258-5300
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,043
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 7 170

Grade 8 185

Grade 9 190

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 172