Enrollment
276
High
DISTRICT 428 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. MARY PARISH·NCES 220162001253
West St. Mary High School
18333 Hwy 182 West, Baldwin, LA 70514 · (337) 924-7990 · St. Mary Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
243 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 77 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 55 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 62 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 82 | 30% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like West St. Mary High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Mary High School this school | 276 | 88.0% | N/A |
| Franklin Senior High School Franklin | 304 | 90.5% | N/A |
| North Central High School Washington | 220 | 88.6% | 17.0% |
| Jeanerette Senior High School Jeanerette | 291 | 87.3% | 27.7% |
| Amite High Magnet Amite | 347 | 88.5% | N/A |
| Arcadia High School Arcadia | 248 | 87.9% | 23.8% |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West St. Mary High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #218 of 267 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #91 of 240 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.0% | #153 of 240 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.0% | #30 of 258 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.6% | #47 of 156 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
276
-82 (-23%) vs 2020
-48% since 2000-01, when it was 535
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 22.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 276 | 20.3 | 13.6:1 | 88% (243) |
| 2023-24 | 307 | 23.2 | 13.3:1 | 84% (257) |
| 2022-23 | 342 | 12.6 | 27.1:1 | 81% (277) |
| 2020-21 | 358 | 16 | 22.4:1 | 54% (192) |
| 2017-18 | 352 | 20.4 | 17.3:1 | 51% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 348 | 28 | 12.4:1 | 78% (273) |
| 2010-11 | 408 | 32 | 12.8:1 | 77% (315) |
| 2000-01 | 535 | 34 | 15.7:1 | 69% (369) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West St. Mary High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (352 to 276); teachers down 1% (20.4 to 20.3).
About West St. Mary High School
Families in Baldwin, Louisiana, are served by West St. Mary High School, a small high school. It serves 276 students in grades 9 through 12. For comparison, high schools in Louisiana average about 711 students.
West St. Mary High School is among 21 schools run by St. Mary Parish, which serves 7,153 students.
Black students are the majority at West St. Mary High School, with 75% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 16% White, 4% Native American, and 2% multiracial. The school's Black share is 46 points above the 29% share among St. Mary Parish residents. West St. Mary High School's diversity index is 41%, against a US figure of 70%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 13.6:1, with 20.3 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 4.4 students per teacher below the 18.0:1 average for high schools in Louisiana. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 88%. Compared with the 75% average for public schools in St. Mary Parish, the school's rate is higher.
Federal survey data for St. Mary Parish show that the median household income is $52,576, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of people live in poverty. There are 23 public schools in St. Mary Parish, enrolling about 7,765 students in all.
The closest other public school is B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 276, a 23% decrease from 358 in 2020-21. The ratio of students to teachers went from 22.4:1 to 13.6:1 over the same years.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at West St. Mary High School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
St. Mary Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,828
Census ACS
Median income
$52,576
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
7,765 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St. Mary Parish
- Morgan City High SchoolHigh · 650 students
- Hattie A. Watts Elementary SchoolElementary · 601 students
- Berwick High SchoolHigh · 469 students
- Patterson High SchoolHigh · 439 students
- Centerville High SchoolCombined · 429 students
- Berwick Elementary SchoolElementary · 420 students
Other schools in Baldwin
- Raintree Elementary SchoolElementary · 254 students
- B. Edward Boudreaux Middle SchoolMiddle · 150 students
Nearby schools
- B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School0.0 mi · 150
- Raintree Elementary School0.8 mi · 254
- Chitimacha Tribal School2.8 mi · 110
- LaGrange Elementary School5.4 mi · 221
- Franklin Senior High School5.4 mi · 304
- Franklin Junior High School5.4 mi · 196
Frequently asked questions
About West St. Mary High SchoolHow many students attend West St. Mary High School?
West St. Mary High School enrolls approximately 276 students in grades 09-12.
Is West St. Mary High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West St. Mary High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at West St. Mary High School?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at West St. Mary High School.
What is the student diversity at West St. Mary High School?
Student demographics at West St. Mary High School are roughly 16% White, 1% Hispanic, 75% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees West St. Mary High School?
West St. Mary High School is overseen by St. Mary Parish in St. Mary Parish.
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