Morgan City High School

650 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Morgan City High School, located at 2400 Tiger Drive in Morgan City, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the St. Mary Parish School District. As the primary public high school for the city, the institution is deeply ingrained in the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit centered around its mascot, the "Tiger." The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, helping students transition toward post-secondary success.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Morgan City High School emphasizes student development through a robust variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These activities are designed to build leadership, teamwork, and community engagement among the student body. By maintaining a supportive environment and encouraging active participation, the school strives to uphold its traditions while preparing its graduates to meet the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education.

650

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morgan City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	247
Black	135
Asian	19
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

Hispanic
247 (38.0%)
White
221 (34.0%)
Black
135 (20.8%)
Two or More
25 (3.8%)
Asian
19 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	St. Mary Parish
Phone:	(985)384-1754
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 178

Grade 10 160

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 148