Arcadia High School

Bienville Parish
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
248 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Arcadia High School, located in Arcadia, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Bienville Parish School District. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes providing a foundational K-12 education experience, focusing on academic development, extracurricular involvement, and preparing students for post-secondary opportunities. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, where faculty and staff strive to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Arcadia High School plays an active role in the social and cultural life of the town. The school typically offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and personal growth. By balancing classroom instruction with these enrichment activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.
248
Total Students
31.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    221 (89.1%)
  • White
    12 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bienville Parish
Phone: (318)263-2264
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 216
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 42
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio