Sicily Island High School

Catahoula Parish
303 Falcon Avenue
Sicily Island, LA 71368
143 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Sicily Island High School, located at 303 Falcon Avenue in Sicily Island, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Catahoula Parish School District. As a small, rural public school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to students in the surrounding area. The school is known for its close-knit environment, where the faculty and staff work to foster a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sicily Island High School emphasizes the development of school spirit and community involvement, often participating in regional athletic and academic events that help define the student experience. The school reflects the unique cultural and historical character of Catahoula Parish, striving to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the local workforce. Through its focus on personalized attention and community connection, the school remains an essential pillar of the Sicily Island town structure.
143
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    72 (50.3%)
  • White
    65 (45.5%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.1%)
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: Catahoula Parish
Phone: (318)389-5337
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 9
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio