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St. John the Baptist Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
10
Schools
5,382
Students
$20,548
Per-Pupil Spend
+43% nat'l
41.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
76.2%
Graduation Rate
-10.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. John the Baptist Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 5,382 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,548 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East St. John Preparatory Academy05–08392
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East St. John High School09–121,459
West St. John High School08–12200
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,548+43% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
62%
State
23.5%
Local (property tax)
62.1%
Federal
14.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,382
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.2%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,548 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.2%, graduation is 10.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,382 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. John the Baptist Parish?
The graduation rate is 76.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. John the Baptist Parish spend per student?
St. John the Baptist Parish spends $20,548 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. John the Baptist Parish?
41% of students in St. John the Baptist Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. John the Baptist Parish?
No, St. John the Baptist Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. John the Baptist Parish serve?
St. John the Baptist Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. John the Baptist Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. John the Baptist Parish is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.