Port Allen High School

452 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Port Allen High School, located at 3553 Rosedale Road in Port Allen, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the West Baton Rouge Parish School System. As a public high school, it caters to students in the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for its role as a focal point of community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic programs and extracurricular activities which help foster a sense of identity and pride among the student body.

Beyond academics and sports, Port Allen High School strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students. The school faculty and administration focus on maintaining standards of discipline and academic achievement while navigating the unique challenges of the local educational landscape. By offering various clubs, elective courses, and student services, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded individuals, encouraging personal growth and community involvement within the Port Allen area.

452

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Allen High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	39
Black	318
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
318 (70.4%)
White
88 (19.5%)
Hispanic
39 (8.6%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (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:	West Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)383-1107
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 9 149

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 116