DEQUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

DeQuincy High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in DeQuincy, LA with about 378 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 26 teachers, DeQuincy High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

DeQuincy High School, located at 207 N. Overton in DeQuincy, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. As the primary secondary school for the area, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of local teenagers, offering a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for graduation and post-secondary success. The school maintains a traditional campus environment that reflects the close-knit, small-town character of DeQuincy.

Beyond its core academic offerings, DeQuincy High School is a focal point for community spirit and extracurricular engagement. The school is well-known for its athletic programs—commonly represented by the "Tigers" mascot—which serve as a major source of local pride and weekend activity. Through a combination of classroom instruction, sports, and various student organizations, the school strives to foster both educational achievement and a strong sense of school identity among its student body.

For more information, contact DeQuincy High School at (337) 217-4530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.