White Castle High School

32695 Graham Street
White Castle, LA 70788

286 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

White Castle High School, located at 32695 Graham Street in White Castle, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Iberville Parish School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the region. Its mission typically emphasizes preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of White Castle. Like many small-town Louisiana institutions, it promotes a strong sense of community pride through extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. By providing a supportive learning environment, White Castle High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills and values necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

286

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Castle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	12
Black	236
American Indian	2

Black
236 (82.5%)
White
36 (12.6%)
Hispanic
12 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Iberville Parish
Phone:	(225)545-3621
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 7 56

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 54