WALKER HIGH SCHOOL
Walker High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Walker, LA with about 1,201 students offering grade levels from 10th 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 55 teachers, Walker 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.
Walker High School, located in Walker, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Livingston Parish school district. As the primary high school for the city of Walker, it functions as a central hub for the community's educational and extracurricular activities. The school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Walker High School is highly recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a significant role in building school spirit and community engagement. The campus serves a diverse student body and is committed to promoting both personal development and academic excellence. By integrating traditional instruction with various opportunities for leadership and creative expression, Walker High School remains a cornerstone institution for families within the region.
For more information, contact Walker High School at (225) 664-4825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
WALKER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Walker, LA with about 1,201 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Livingston Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,201
- Teachers:
- 55
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 1,201 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WALKER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.5%
- Black or African American
- 11.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.