Chalmette High School

Chalmette High School is a big high school in Chalmette, Louisiana, run under St. Bernard Parish. The school educates 2,193 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 711 students per school, that is 208% above typical.

Within St. Bernard Parish, which oversees 12 schools and 7,592 students, Chalmette High School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Chalmette High School lists that the most-represented group is White (43%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest is composed of 31% Black, 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 58%.

In terms of school funding signals, Chalmette High School records 149 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.8:1. The state averages around 18.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 59% of students at Chalmette High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, St. Bernard Parish reports that median household earnings sit near $58,651, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, St. Bernard Parish runs 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,592 students), of which Chalmette High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Lacoste Elementary School, around 0.6 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Chalmette High School.

Chalmette High School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Chalmette High School's enrollment has edged up 16% since 2018, when it stood at 1,896 (now 2,193). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 51% to 43%.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.