Block High School

Catahoula Parish
300 Division Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
179 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Block High School is a public secondary school located in Jonesville, Louisiana, serving students within the Catahoula Parish School District. As a central educational institution for the local community, the school provides a traditional high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, including college and vocational training. The school maintains a close-knit environment typical of rural Louisiana districts, fostering a sense of community engagement among its student body, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Block High School is a significant hub for extracurricular activities, particularly in athletics, where it competes under the mascot of the "Bears." These programs, along with various clubs and student organizations, play a vital role in the school's culture by promoting school spirit, leadership, and teamwork. Situated on Division Street, the school serves as a focal point for the town of Jonesville, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding region.
179
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    107 (59.8%)
  • White
    65 (36.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: Catahoula Parish
Phone: (318)339-7996
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 28
Grade 7 32
Grade 8 22
Grade 9 32
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio