Jena High School

LaSalle Parish
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
490 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jena High School, located in Jena, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the La Salle Parish School District. As the primary high school for the community, it provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and vocational careers. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment typical of small-town Louisiana, where community involvement and student support play significant roles in the daily academic experience.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Jena High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, particularly through its athletic programs and student organizations. The school spirit is often centered around its competitive sports teams—the "Giants"—which serve as a major focal point for community pride and local events. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of clubs, sports, and leadership opportunities, the school strives to develop well-rounded students while maintaining the unique cultural identity of the Jena area.
490
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    399 (81.4%)
  • Black
    68 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.8%)
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: LaSalle Parish
Phone: (318)992-5195
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 9 128
Grade 10 130
Grade 11 119
Grade 12 113
Gender Ratio