Ouachita Parish High School

1,112 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Ouachita Parish High School, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Ouachita Parish School District. As a large public high school, it maintains a long-standing tradition in the community, often referred to by locals as "Ouachita." The school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and advanced placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Ouachita Parish High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Monroe through its robust extracurricular programs. The school boasts a strong athletic department—frequently competing in high-level state sports—as well as active student organizations, performing arts programs, and vocational clubs. By fostering a balance between rigorous academics and diverse student activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational environment that promotes school spirit, student leadership, and community engagement.

1,112

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ouachita Parish High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	29
Black	806
Asian	11
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Black
806 (72.5%)
White
247 (22.2%)
Hispanic
29 (2.6%)
Two or More
17 (1.5%)
Asian
11 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Ouachita Parish
Phone:	(318)343-2769
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	672
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 9 299

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 248

Grade 12 277