PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Pearl River High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Pearl River, LA with about 731 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, Pearl River High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Pearl River High School, located at 39110 Rebel Lane in Pearl River, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local St. Tammany Parish community. As a public secondary institution, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The school offers a standard high school curriculum that emphasizes academic development alongside extracurricular engagement, providing students with opportunities to participate in various sports, clubs, and organizational activities that foster school spirit and personal growth.
The school operates under the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, focusing on a balance between classroom instruction and social development. By promoting a community-oriented environment, Pearl River High School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere for its student body. The school is known for its role in the small, close-knit town of Pearl River, acting as a focal point for local pride and student achievement within the broader context of the Louisiana public education framework.
For more information, contact Pearl River High School at (985) 863-2591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-2591
PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pearl River, LA with about 731 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Tammany Parish
- Total Students:
- 731
- Teachers:
- 41.59
- 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 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 731 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.4%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.