Ferriday High School

Concordia Parish
801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard
Ferriday, LA 71334
289 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Ferriday High School, located at 801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard in Ferriday, Louisiana, is a public secondary school serving the students of Concordia Parish. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and extracurricular engagement for its student body. It operates as part of the Concordia Parish School District, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ferriday High School is well-regarded for its strong sense of community spirit and its rich tradition in athletics, particularly its football program, which remains a central point of pride for the town. The school focuses on building character and resilience in its students, encouraging them to take an active role in campus life. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with various clubs, sports, and social programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the Ferriday area and beyond.
289
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    265 (91.7%)
  • White
    20 (6.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    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: Concordia Parish
Phone: (318)757-8626
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 246
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 78
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Vidalia High School
Concordia Parish
364 Students
2201 Murray Drive
Vidalia, LA 71373 (7.3 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th