Tioga High School

881 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tioga High School, located in Ball, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution within the Rapides Parish School District. Catering to students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a sense of community pride and school spirit, often centered around its athletic programs and extracurricular activities. The campus provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tioga High School emphasizes student involvement through various clubs, organizations, and competitive sports teams, which play a significant role in the daily life of the student body. The school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. As a key fixture in the small town of Ball, it serves not only as a place of learning but also as a hub for community engagement and local tradition.

881

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tioga High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	603
Hispanic	33
Black	221
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	6

White
603 (68.4%)
Black
221 (25.1%)
Hispanic
33 (3.7%)
Two or More
15 (1.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)640-9661
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 9 251

Grade 10 243

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 183