Leesville Junior High School

Vernon Parish
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
421 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Leesville Junior High School, located at 480 Berry Avenue in Leesville, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Vernon Parish School District. Situated in a community with deep ties to the nearby Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) military installation, the school plays a vital role in supporting a diverse student body that includes many children from military families. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary and high school, focusing on providing a structured environment that fosters both personal growth and foundational academic skills for early adolescents.

Beyond its core curriculum, Leesville Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and academic enrichment programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community culture that prepares students for the rigors of high school while navigating the transitional challenges of the middle school years. By focusing on literacy, STEM, and character development, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students are equipped with the tools necessary for future success in their secondary education and beyond.
421
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    185 (43.9%)
  • Black
    120 (28.5%)
  • Hispanic
    52 (12.4%)
  • Two or More
    47 (11.2%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Vernon Parish
Phone: (337)239-3874
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 243
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 7 215
Grade 8 206
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Vernon Middle School
Vernon Parish
372 Students
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446 (1.0 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th