Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Jefferson Davis Parish
8150 West Highway 90
Roanoke, LA 70581
199 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School, located at 8150 West Highway 90 in Roanoke, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational institution within the Jefferson Davis Parish School System. The school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in the junior high grade levels, bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, preparing students for the transition to secondary education through core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.

Situated in a rural community setting, the school plays an integral role in the local Roanoke area, often serving as a hub for community engagement and student-centered initiatives. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining high academic standards and supporting the diverse needs of their student body. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing student success, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High works to ensure that its pupils are equipped with the foundational skills and character necessary to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.
199
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (77.9%)
  • Black
    27 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    15 (7.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0%)
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: Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone: (337)753-2317
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 53
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 68
Gender Ratio