GRANT HIGH SCHOOL

Grant High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Grant Parish school district, located in Dry Prong, LA with about 661 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Grant 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.

Grant High School, located in Dry Prong, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Grant Parish school district. As a rural public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment where faculty, students, and families often maintain close-knit relationships. The school provides a traditional secondary education curriculum, offering core academic subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which are vital to the school's social culture.

Beyond academics, Grant High School plays an essential role in the surrounding Grant Parish area by providing a structured setting for student development and college or career preparation. Like many schools in the region, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit. The facility on Highway 167 acts as a focal point for local events and community pride, reflecting the values and identity of the small-town population it serves.

For more information, contact Grant High School at (318) 899-3331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17779 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
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GRANT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dry Prong, LA with about 661 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Grant Parish
Total Students:
661
Teachers:
41.62
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 661 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRANT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.7%
Black or African American
10.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.