East St. John High School

St. John the Baptist Parish
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
1,459 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East St. John High School, located at 1 Wildcat Drive in Reserve, Louisiana, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School System. As the primary high school for the community, the institution is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on its "Wildcat" spirit, fostering a sense of pride and community among its diverse student body while striving to meet the evolving needs of its learners.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, East St. John High School emphasizes the importance of holistic development, offering various athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations. The school actively works to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both academically and personally. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and the local Reserve community, the school remains committed to its mission of empowering the next generation of leaders and professionals.
1,459
Total Students
82.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    1,049 (71.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    233 (16.0 %)
  • White
    144 (9.9 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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. John the Baptist Parish
Phone: (985)536-4226
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 928
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 9 458
Grade 10 360
Grade 11 337
Grade 12 304
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West St. John High School
St. John the Baptist Parish
200 Students
480 LA Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049 (4.5 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th