Caldwell Parish High School

Caldwell Parish
163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
398 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Caldwell Parish High School, located in Columbia, Louisiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Caldwell Parish School District. As a rural public school, it functions as the central hub for academics, athletics, and extracurricular development for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for its "Spartan" identity, which fosters a close-knit community atmosphere typical of smaller parish school systems where student-teacher relationships and local involvement are prioritized.

Beyond its core curriculum, Caldwell Parish High School offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for both collegiate and vocational pathways. The school maintains a strong emphasis on traditional high school culture, including active participation in Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) sports and various career and technical education (CTE) initiatives. By focusing on fundamental academic standards and community-centered values, the school aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed within the local workforce or in higher education settings.
398
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (77.9%)
  • Black
    55 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Caldwell Parish
Phone: (318)649-2750
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 9 126
Grade 10 94
Grade 11 93
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio