Covington High School

1,600 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Covington High School, located in the heart of Covington, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. Known for its deep-rooted community ties and "Lion" pride, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a traditional high school environment that emphasizes scholastic achievement, athletic excellence, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Covington High is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong history of community involvement. As a central pillar in the local area, the school focuses on holistic student development, encouraging pupils to engage in leadership opportunities, arts programs, and competitive sports. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a supportive social atmosphere, Covington High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.

1,600

Total Students

110.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,084
Hispanic	170
Black	297
Asian	13
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,084 (67.7%)
Black
297 (18.6%)
Hispanic
170 (10.6%)
Two or More
33 (2.1%)
Asian
13 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)892-3422
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	110.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	645
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 437

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 389