SULPHUR HIGH SCHOOL
Sulphur High School is a public high school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Sulphur, LA with about 2,025 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 109 teachers, Sulphur High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Sulphur High School, located at 100 Sycamore Street in Sulphur, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. As the primary high school for the city of Sulphur, the institution is deeply ingrained in the local community and is well-known for its strong sense of tradition, school spirit, and academic programming. The school typically serves a large student population and offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including a competitive athletics program, performing arts, and numerous student organizations that cater to diverse interests.
Academically, Sulphur High provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is often recognized for its focus on preparing students for life after graduation, maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development. As a hub for the Sulphur community, the school remains central to the city’s identity and continues to play a pivotal role in the educational landscape of Southwest Louisiana.
For more information, contact Sulphur High School at (337) 217-4430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
SULPHUR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Sulphur, LA with about 2,025 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calcasieu Parish
- Total Students:
- 2,025
- Teachers:
- 109.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,025 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SULPHUR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.8%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.