Tensas High School

Tensas Parish
720 Plank Road
St. Joseph, LA 71366
147 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Tensas High School, located at 720 Plank Road in St. Joseph, Louisiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tensas Parish School District. As a pillar of the local community in a rural area of northeast Louisiana, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and social development for students in grades 9 through 12. Its mission focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school operates with a focus on small-class engagement, aiming to foster a supportive environment where faculty can provide personalized attention to the student body. In addition to its core curriculum, Tensas High School typically offers various athletic programs and student organizations that encourage school spirit and community involvement. By serving as a central hub for the residents of St. Joseph, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational and economic development of the surrounding Tensas Parish region.
147
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    132 (89.8%)
  • White
    12 (8.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7%)
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: Tensas Parish
Phone: (318)766-3585
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 25
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio