Kaplan High School

Vermilion Parish
200 East Pirate Lane
Kaplan, LA 70548
528 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Kaplan High School, located at 200 East Pirate Lane in Kaplan, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Vermilion Parish School District. Known for its strong sense of school spirit, the institution is represented by its mascot, the Pirate, and is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the town of Kaplan. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages extracurricular participation in athletics, arts, and various student organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kaplan High School plays a vital role in the social and community fabric of the region. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student development and community engagement, the school prepares its graduates for post-secondary education and the workforce. As a fixture of the area, it remains a focal point for local pride and student achievement in Southwest Louisiana.
528
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    425 (80.5%)
  • Black
    60 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (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: Vermilion Parish
Phone: (337)643-6385
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 240
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 9 143
Grade 10 136
Grade 11 110
Grade 12 139
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Vermilion High School
Vermilion Parish
790 Students
11609 LA Highway 699
Maurice, LA 70555 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th