Walker High School

2,006 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Walker High School, located in Walker, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Livingston Parish school district. As the primary high school for the city of Walker, it functions as a central hub for the community's educational and extracurricular activities. The school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Walker High School is highly recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a significant role in building school spirit and community engagement. The campus serves a diverse student body and is committed to promoting both personal development and academic excellence. By integrating traditional instruction with various opportunities for leadership and creative expression, Walker High School remains a cornerstone institution for families within the region.

2,006

Total Students

116.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,309
Hispanic	218
Black	392
Asian	26
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,309 (65.3%)
Black
392 (19.5%)
Hispanic
218 (10.9%)
Two or More
57 (2.8%)
Asian
26 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Livingston Parish
Phone:	(225)664-4825
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,006
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	179

* 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 9 548

Grade 10 510

Grade 11 449

Grade 12 499