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Catholic high school

St. John Interparochial School

  • LocationPlaquemine, LA
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades PK–12 · 443 students
Official website

St. John School in Plaquemine, Louisiana, is a PreK through grade 12 Catholic school with a high school on the same one-block campus as its other buildings and a campus chapel, St. Clement of Rome Chapel. Religion is required in every high school grade, and students complete class and independent service hours each year. The whole school gathers for Mass on campus about every two weeks, and the school prays together daily.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. John Interparochial School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1St. John Interparochial School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 57805 Main Street, Plaquemine

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The whole school gathers for Mass on campus every couple of weeks. That is more often than monthly but less often than weekly; it is recorded at the monthly level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/newpage · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We are blessed to have whole-school masses on campus every couple of weeks. We also gather at St. John Church for larger masses with the community.”
      The whole school has Mass on campus about every two weeks, and larger Masses are held at St. John Church.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered on campus during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/newpage · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our students have opportunites on campus for reconciliation during the school year.”
      Students have opportunities for reconciliation on campus during the school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The pastor, Fr. Martin Lawrence, is listed on the staff directory. Recorded as a shared priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Martin Lawrence Pastor”
      Fr. Martin Lawrence is listed as Pastor.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four credits of religion are required to graduate, and Religion I, II, III and IV are listed in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. That is four full-year equivalents, taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “To earn a diploma from St. John School, students must successfully complete 28 academic credits, including all units in the state of Louisiana TOPS University course requirements and four credits of religion”
      Four credits of religion are required to graduate.
      “Freshman Year Religion I English I Algebra I”
      Religion I is in the freshman year of the academic track.
      “Senior Year Religion IV English IV: British Literature”
      Religion IV is in the senior year of the academic track.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The High School page states that the college-preparatory curriculum is rooted in spiritual formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In grades 9-12, the college-preparatory curriculum is rooted in academic achievement, spiritual formation and the pursuit of knowledge.”
      The high school curriculum is rooted in spiritual formation.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Students in most grades take part in annual retreats. The diploma requires participation in all required retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/newpage · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in most grades participate in annual retreats.”
      Students in most grades take part in annual retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school prays together during morning and afternoon announcements.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/newpage · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer is a part of daily life at St. John. The school prays together during morning and afternoon announcements as well as in class.”
      The school prays together each day during announcements and in class.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The 2026-27 program requires 15 hours in grade 9, 20 in grade 10, 25 in grade 11 and 30 in grade 12 (90 hours over four years, including 8 class hours a year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Service Programirp.cdn-website.com/08f3cd1d/files/uploaded/26-27+Student+Service+Program.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The following service hours are required by students in each specified grade”
      Service hours required by grade for 2026-27 are 15 (grade 9), 20 (grade 10), 25 (grade 11) and 30 (grade 12).
      “High school students must serve in two (2) or more independent projects during their own personal time.”
      High school students complete independent service projects in addition to class service days.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Religion is required in every high school grade, and four credits of religion are needed to graduate.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/newpage · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion classes are part of the curriculum every year of a student's career at St. John.”
      Religion classes are part of the curriculum every year.
    2. High School | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “To earn a diploma from St. John School, students must successfully complete 28 academic credits, including all units in the state of Louisiana TOPS University course requirements and four credits of religion”
      Four credits of religion are required to graduate.
  • Students complete 15 to 30 hours of service a year, 90 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Service Programirp.cdn-website.com/08f3cd1d/files/uploaded/26-27+Student+Service+Program.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The following service hours are required by students in each specified grade”
      Service hours required by grade for 2026-27 are 15 (grade 9), 20 (grade 10), 25 (grade 11) and 30 (grade 12).
  • The school prays together each day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/newpage · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer is a part of daily life at St. John. The school prays together during morning and afternoon announcements as well as in class.”
      The school prays together each day during announcements and in class.

Concerns

  • The staff directory lists the pastor only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | St. John Schoolstjohnschool.org/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Martin Lawrence Pastor”
      Fr. Martin Lawrence is listed as Pastor.

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Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Larger Masses at St. John ChurchOff campus
    The school gathers with the community for larger Masses at St. John Church.
    stjohnschool.org
  • Baccalaureate MassOff campus
    The Saturday before commencement
    The senior class celebrates one last Mass at St. John Church.
    stjohnschool.org
  • Whole-school Mass on campusOn campus
    About every two weeks
    The whole school gathers for Mass on campus.
    stjohnschool.org
  • Reconciliation on campusOn campus
    During the school year
    Opportunities for reconciliation are offered on campus during the school year.
    stjohnschool.org

Faith formation 3

  • Daily prayer
    Morning and afternoon announcements
    The school prays together during morning and afternoon announcements and in class.
    stjohnschool.org
  • Walk with Jesus
    Holy Week
    Eighth graders perform the Walk with Jesus to reenact Jesus' final days.
    stjohnschool.org
  • Living Way of the Cross
    The senior class presents the Living Way of the Cross.
    stjohnschool.org

Retreats 1

  • Annual retreats
    Annually
    Students in most grades take part in annual retreats.
    stjohnschool.org

Service 2

  • Class service days
    Students serve as a class on school-organized service days, coordinated by religion teachers. Projects include food drives and cemetery maintenance.
    stjohnschool.org, stjohnschool.org
  • Independent service projects
    High school students complete two or more independent service projects in their own time.
    irp.cdn-website.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
96 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.5.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeParish school
DioceseDiocese of Baton Rouge, LA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)443
Students in grades 9–12139
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio5.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Baton Rouge

The Most Reverend Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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