Pine Prairie High School

Evangeline Parish
1557 Speedy Campbell Drive
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
757 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Pine Prairie High School, located at 1557 Speedy Campbell Drive in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local Evangeline Parish community. As a public institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development within a small-town environment. The school plays a vital role in the Pine Prairie area, emphasizing community involvement and preparing its students for post-secondary success through various coursework and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pine Prairie High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, often serving as a focal point for local pride and student activities. The school environment typically emphasizes a sense of camaraderie and school spirit, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who work to address the diverse needs of their student body. By balancing traditional curriculum with athletics and community-focused programming, Pine Prairie High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and the broader workforce.
757
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    665 (87.8%)
  • Black
    60 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.2%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Evangeline Parish
Phone: (337)599-2300
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 410
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 34
Kindergarten 69
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 44
Grade 9 100
Grade 10 116
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 114
Gender Ratio