FERRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL

Ferriday High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Concordia Parish school district, located in Ferriday, LA with about 359 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 22 teachers, Ferriday High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Ferriday High School, located at 801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard in Ferriday, Louisiana, is a public secondary school serving the students of Concordia Parish. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and extracurricular engagement for its student body. It operates as part of the Concordia Parish School District, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ferriday High School is well-regarded for its strong sense of community spirit and its rich tradition in athletics, particularly its football program, which remains a central point of pride for the town. The school focuses on building character and resilience in its students, encouraging them to take an active role in campus life. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with various clubs, sports, and social programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the Ferriday area and beyond.

For more information, contact Ferriday High School at (318) 757-8626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard
Ferriday, LA 71334
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FERRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ferriday, LA with about 359 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Concordia Parish
Total Students:
359
Teachers:
22.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 359 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FERRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.7%
White
5.0%
Two or more races
0.3%

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.