GRACE KING HIGH SCHOOL
Grace King High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Metairie, LA with about 1,390 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 66 teachers, Grace King High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Grace King High School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, is a public secondary school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic development and extracurricular engagement. The campus offers a wide range of programs, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various athletic and arts programs designed to help students prepare for post-secondary success.
As a staple of the Metairie community, Grace King focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both personal growth and school spirit. The school prides itself on its efforts to support student achievement through dedicated faculty and resources aimed at meeting the needs of a multifaceted population. With its central location and long-standing presence in the area, Grace King High School remains a key educational institution for families in Jefferson Parish, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary for college and career readiness.
For more information, contact Grace King High School at (504) 888-7334 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Metairie, LA 70002-3199
(504) 888-7334
GRACE KING HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Metairie, LA with about 1,390 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,390
- Teachers:
- 66
- 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
* 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 1,390 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.9%
- Black or African American
- 21.9%
- White
- 20.1%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.