For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 616 students in Vacherie, LA.
The top ranked public high school in Vacherie, LA is St. James High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vacherie, LA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Vacherie have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Vacherie, LA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. James High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vacherie, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 616 students
Vacherie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3125 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
19177 Hwy 643
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Grades: PK-1
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vacherie, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in Vacherie, LA include St. James High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vacherie?
1 public high schools are located in Vacherie.
What is the racial composition of students in Vacherie?
Vacherie public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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