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Chalmette High School

1100 East Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043St. Bernard Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,334
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$14,353
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,334 students in grades 09–12 in Chalmette, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,353 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chalmette High School is a very large high in Chalmette, Louisiana, serving grades 09–12 with 2,334 students. The district invests $14,353 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Chalmette High School

2,334
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
131
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,175 male · 1,159 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 1,435 students
Student Composition
46%
17%
29%
Asian3%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black29%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220141001125

Academic Outcomes at Chalmette High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,353Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,353
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,315
Student Support$2,727
Administration$1,722
Operations$2,153
Other$1,435
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,353 spent per student, an estimated $6,358 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
39%
State government
42.6%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
18.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lacoste Elementary SchoolJoseph J. Davies Elementary SchoolArlene Meraux Elementary SchoolArabi Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
N.P. Trist Middle SchoolAndrew Jackson Middle SchoolSt. Bernard Middle School
↓
High School
C.F. Rowley Alternative School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySt. Bernard Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. Bernard Parish →
Phone: (504)301-2600
NCES ID: 220141001125
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chalmette seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. Bernard Parish
Mid
N.P. Trist Middle School
787 students · 06–08
● 49 opp55% FRL
Elem
Lacoste Elementary School
709 students · PK–05
● 36 opp54% FRL
Elem
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
649 students · PK–05
● 49 opp57% FRL
Elem
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
611 students · PK–05
● 36 opp72% FRL
Mid
Andrew Jackson Middle School
606 students · 06–08
● 36 opp61% FRL
Elem
Arabi Elementary School
569 students · PK–05
● 44 opp55% FRL
Elem
J.F. Gauthier School
520 students · PK–05
● 42 opp68% FRL
Elem
Chalmette Elementary School
511 students · PK–05
● 36 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1100 East Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.