SOUTH TERREBONNE HIGH SCHOOL

South Terrebonne High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Terrebonne Parish school district, located in Bourg, LA with about 1,027 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 44 teachers, South Terrebonne High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

South Terrebonne High School, located in Bourg, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Terrebonne Parish School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a traditional academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of southern Louisiana, fostering a strong sense of community pride and spirit that is often reflected in its active extracurricular programs and athletic teams, commonly known as the Gators.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Terrebonne High School places a significant emphasis on student development and local involvement. The school provides various clubs, organizations, and sports programs that encourage teamwork and leadership among its student body. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to the Terrebonne Parish area and the broader state of Louisiana.

For more information, contact South Terrebonne High School at (985) 868-7850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3879 Hwy. 24
Bourg, LA 70343-9706
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SOUTH TERREBONNE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bourg, LA with about 1,027 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Terrebonne Parish
Total Students:
1,027
Teachers:
44.34
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
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 1,027 students

White
67.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
14.1%
Black or African American
10.0%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.