Cecilia High School

St. Martin Parish
2397 Cecilia Sr. High School Hwy.
Cecilia, LA 70521
768 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cecilia High School is a public secondary school located in Cecilia, Louisiana, serving as a core educational institution within the St. Martin Parish School District. Situated in the rural community of Cecilia, the school plays a significant role in the local area, acting as a focal point for student development, athletics, and community engagement. The school is known for its strong emphasis on traditional academic programming while fostering a sense of community spirit among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cecilia High School is widely recognized for its athletic programs, particularly its competitive football team, which often serves as a source of pride for the surrounding St. Martin Parish community. The school environment is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college preparatory paths or career-focused initiatives. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular activities, Cecilia High School remains an essential hub for youth development in the region.
768
Total Students
47.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    433 (56.4%)
  • Black
    257 (33.5%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    28 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
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: St. Martin Parish
Phone: (337)909-3500
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 456
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 72

* 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 9 230
Grade 10 195
Grade 11 186
Grade 12 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Breaux Bridge High School
St. Martin Parish
690 Students
1015 Breaux Bridge High School Rd.
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (5.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th