WOSSMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Wossman High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the City of Monroe School District school district, located in Monroe, LA with about 626 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 31 teachers, Wossman High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Wossman High School, located at 1600 Arizona Street in Monroe, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Monroe City School District. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the local community, the school is often recognized for its strong school spirit and its commitment to fostering both academic and extracurricular development among its students. The campus serves as a central hub for teenagers in the area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wossman High School is widely celebrated for its competitive and storied athletic programs, particularly its basketball and football teams, which frequently garner regional attention. The school plays an integral role in the cultural life of Monroe, often acting as a focal point for community engagement and alumni involvement. By balancing a focus on traditional educational standards with a robust support system for student life, Wossman remains a cornerstone institution dedicated to the advancement and success of the youth in the Monroe area.

For more information, contact Wossman High School at (318) 387-2932 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 Arizona Street
Monroe, LA 71202
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WOSSMAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Monroe, LA with about 626 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
626
Teachers:
31.88
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
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 626 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WOSSMAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.4%
White
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%
Two or more races
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

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.