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St. Bernard Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
12
Schools
8,277
Students
$14,353
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
63.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. Bernard Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 8,277 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,353 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andrew Jackson Middle School06–08606
N.P. Trist Middle School06–08787
St. Bernard Middle School06–08354
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C.F. Rowley Alternative School06–12275
Chalmette High School09–122,334
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,353Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
39%
State
42.6%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal
18.5%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
8,277
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish has 12 public schools, serving a total of 8,277 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Bernard Parish?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. Bernard Parish spend per student?
St. Bernard Parish spends $14,353 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Bernard Parish?
63% of students in St. Bernard Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Bernard Parish?
No, St. Bernard Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. Bernard Parish serve?
St. Bernard Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Bernard Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Bernard Parish is 36/100. 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.