FIFTH WARD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Fifth Ward Junior High School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Bush, LA with about 461 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Fifth Ward Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fifth Ward Junior High School, located in the rural community of Bush, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School District. Catering to students in the middle-level grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. Its setting in a quiet, unincorporated area allows for a close-knit community environment where students and faculty often benefit from a more personalized and focused academic atmosphere.

Academically, the school emphasizes a core curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigorous coursework they will encounter in secondary education. Beyond traditional academics, Fifth Ward Junior High typically integrates extracurricular activities and programs intended to foster social development, responsibility, and student engagement. By maintaining a balance between foundational learning and character building, the school strives to prepare its youth to become productive members of the broader St. Tammany Parish community.

For more information, contact Fifth Ward Junior High School at (985) 886-3273 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.