West St. Mary High School is a high school in unincorporated St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, near Baldwin. It is a part of the St. Mary Parish School Board.
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, West St. Mary High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West St. Mary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West St. Mary High School's student population of 307 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
West St. Mary High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West St. Mary High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
75%
41%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolfpack
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West St. Mary High School's ranking?
West St. Mary High School is ranked #748 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are West St. Mary High School often compared to?
West St. Mary High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West St. Mary High School?
The graduation rate of West St. Mary High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend West St. Mary High School?
307 students attend West St. Mary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West St. Mary High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West St. Mary High School?
West St. Mary High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does West St. Mary High School offer ?
West St. Mary High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West St. Mary High School part of?
West St. Mary High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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