St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy

St. Helena Parish
1798 Highway 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441
326 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy (SHATA), located in Greensburg, Louisiana, serves as a specialized educational environment within the St. Helena Parish School District. As its name implies, the school places a distinct emphasis on integrating traditional academic curricula with focused pathways in the arts and modern technology. By blending these disciplines, the academy aims to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that fosters both creative expression and the technical skills necessary for success in a 21st-century workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, the academy serves as a central hub for the local Greensburg community. It is designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. By maintaining a niche focus on arts and tech, St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy differentiates itself from traditional comprehensive high schools in the region, striving to engage students through hands-on learning and specialized instruction that aligns with their unique interests and career aspirations.
326
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    292 (89.6 %)
  • White
    18 (5.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: St. Helena Parish
Phone: (225)222-4364
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 290
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 3 76
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 81
Grade 6 84
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
St. Helena Early Learning Center
St. Helena Parish
306 Students
1590 LA 1042
Greensburg, LA 70441 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd