South Cameron High School

Cameron Parish
753 Oak Grove Highway
Grand Chenier, LA 70643
161 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
South Cameron High School, located in the remote coastal community of Grand Chenier, Louisiana, serves as the educational anchor for the surrounding rural area within the Cameron Parish School District. As a small, tight-knit institution, the school plays a vital role in preserving the culture of this unique marshland region. Due to its geography, the school has a long history of resilience, having been forced to rebuild and adapt following the significant impacts of major hurricanes, which often test the resolve of the local community.

Academically and athletically, South Cameron High School offers a traditional curriculum supplemented by extracurricular activities that foster strong student engagement. Because of its small enrollment size, the school is known for its intimate learning environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to students. The school remains a central hub for community life in Grand Chenier, often serving as a focal point for local gatherings and demonstrating the enduring spirit of its students, faculty, and families.
161
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    145 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.1%)
  • Black
    3 (1.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Cameron Parish
Phone: (337)542-4628
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio