Slidell High School

1,654 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Slidell High School, located at #1 Tiger Drive in Slidell, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. As the flagship high school for the Slidell area, it maintains a long-standing tradition of academic, athletic, and extracurricular involvement. The school is known for its "Tiger" pride and plays a central role in the local community, fostering an environment that encourages students to pursue diverse interests ranging from rigorous college-preparatory coursework to specialized career and technical programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Slidell High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, including a highly active athletics department, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s location provides students with a suburban campus environment that balances traditional high school experiences with opportunities for personal and professional growth. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and community spirit, Slidell High continues to function as a foundational hub for secondary education in St. Tammany Parish.

1,654

Total Students

116.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slidell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	746
Hispanic	170
Black	614
Asian	16
Two or More	96
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
746 (45.1%)
Black
614 (37.1%)
Hispanic
170 (10.3%)
Two or More
96 (5.8%)
Asian
16 (1.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)643-2992
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	732
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* 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 9 448

Grade 10 424

Grade 11 390

Grade 12 392