Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

Natchitoches Parish
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
37 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
The Frankie Ray Jackson Sr. Technical Center, located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to vocational and technical training. It functions as an extension of the local school district’s efforts to prepare students for the workforce by providing hands-on instruction in various trade-based disciplines. By bridging the gap between traditional secondary education and industry requirements, the center offers students the opportunity to gain practical skills, professional certifications, and technical expertise that are essential for high-demand careers.

Beyond its core curriculum, the center plays a vital role in the regional economy by fostering a pipeline of skilled workers ready to meet local industry needs. Its programs typically emphasize applied learning, allowing students to transition more effectively into post-secondary technical education or directly into the workforce. As a cornerstone of career and technical education (CTE) in Natchitoches, the facility emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship, technical proficiency, and career readiness, ensuring that its students are well-equipped for long-term professional success.
37
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    29 (78.4%)
  • White
    7 (18.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Natchitoches Parish
Phone: (318)357-9410
Grade Range: 4th - 12th
Total Students: 37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 9 6
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio