Istrouma High School

556 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Istrouma High School, located at 3730 Winbourne Avenue in Baton Rouge, is a historic educational institution with a deep-rooted presence in the North Baton Rouge community. Originally established in 1917, the school has undergone significant evolution, including a major closure and a highly anticipated reopening in 2017 after a decade-long hiatus. Today, it operates as a magnet school within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and the modern workforce.

The school is particularly recognized for its robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which offer students hands-on training in fields such as welding, construction, digital media, and culinary arts. By partnering with local industries, Istrouma focuses on bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world employment. With a revitalized campus and a commitment to academic and vocational excellence, Istrouma High School serves as a central hub for student development, aiming to restore its legacy as a cornerstone of the Baton Rouge community.

556

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Istrouma High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	14
Black	539
Two or More	2

Black
539 (96.9%)
Hispanic
14 (2.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
White
1 (0.2%)

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:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)636-2686
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 10

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 131

Grade 10 127

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 127