Union Parish High School

Union Parish
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
579 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Union Parish High School, located in Farmerville, Louisiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Union Parish School District. Situated at 300 Anthony Street, the school is the hub for students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary success. The school plays a vital role in the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular involvement, and school spirit.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Union Parish High School is well-known for its athletic programs—most notably its football team, the Farmers—which serves as a major focal point for community engagement. The school is committed to supporting its student body through a variety of clubs, vocational programs, and academic initiatives aimed at equipping students with the skills necessary for both collegiate pathways and the workforce. As the singular high school for the parish, it functions as a central landmark for the educational identity of the Farmerville area.
579
Total Students
50.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    310 (53.5%)
  • White
    131 (22.6%)
  • Hispanic
    120 (20.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    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: Union Parish
Phone: (318)327-3550
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 387
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 76
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 85
Grade 9 101
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 87
Gender Ratio