For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,660 students in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA are East St. John High School and West St. John High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. John The Baptist Parish, LA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in St. John The Baptist Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
St. John The Baptist Parish, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West St. John High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. John The Baptist Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East St. John High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
West St. John High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Gr: 8-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
St. John The Baptist Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
St. John Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
117 Stebbins Street
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-3917
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-3917
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA include East St. John High School and West St. John High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish?
2 public high schools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. John The Baptist Parish?
St. John The Baptist Parish public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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