Weston High School

Jackson Parish
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
598 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Weston High School is a public school located in Jonesboro, Louisiana, serving students in Jackson Parish. As a smaller, rural educational institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff often provide personalized attention to their students. The school typically serves a comprehensive range of grades, spanning from elementary through high school, functioning as a vital hub for the local community and providing essential academic and extracurricular opportunities for students in the region.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Weston High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through athletics, clubs, and various school-sponsored events. As a "Wolves" community, the school prides itself on local school spirit and a supportive environment that encourages students to participate in both regional competitions and community-service initiatives. For families in the Jonesboro area, Weston High stands as a foundational institution committed to preparing its students for post-secondary education and vocational success.
598
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    472 (78.9%)
  • Black
    74 (12.4%)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Jackson Parish
Phone: (318)259-7313
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 296
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* 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 14
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 49
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 61
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Quitman High School
Jackson Parish
695 Students
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268 (9.8 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th