Vinton High School

Calcasieu Parish
1603 Grace Street
Vinton, LA 70668
242 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Vinton High School, located at 1603 Grace Street in Vinton, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. As a secondary institution, it provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a traditional curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Vinton High School is well-regarded for its active school spirit and strong athletic programs, which serve as a major focal point for community engagement. The school strives to maintain a supportive culture where students are encouraged to participate in clubs, sports, and organizations that enrich their high school experience. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a commitment to student growth and local traditions, Vinton High continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of the youth in the Vinton area.
242
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    163 (67.4%)
  • Black
    48 (19.8%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.7%)
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: Calcasieu Parish
Phone: (337)217-4400
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 72
Grade 10 53
Grade 11 51
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio