Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

St. Charles Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
15
Schools
9,496
Students
$25,354
Per-Pupil Spend
+77% nat'l
47.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
86.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

St. Charles Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 9,496 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,354 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (15)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert Cammon Middle School06–08307
Harry M. Hurst Middle School06–08760
J.B. Martin Middle School06–08772
R.K. Smith Middle School06–08342
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Destrehan High School09–121,482
Hahnville High School09–121,491
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,354+77% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
13%
79%
State
13.5%
Local (property tax)
79.2%
Federal
7.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (79%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,496
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,354 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Charles Parish?
St. Charles Parish has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,496 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Charles Parish?
The graduation rate is 86.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. Charles Parish spend per student?
St. Charles Parish spends $25,354 per pupil — 77% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Charles Parish?
47% of students in St. Charles Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Charles Parish?
No, St. Charles Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. Charles Parish serve?
St. Charles Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Charles Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Charles Parish is 46/100. 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.