LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Leesville High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Vernon Parish school district, located in Leesville, LA with about 718 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 46 teachers, Leesville High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Leesville High School, located at 502 Berry Avenue in Leesville, Louisiana, serves as a central educational pillar for the Vernon Parish School District. As the primary high school for the city of Leesville, the institution is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a strong connection to the nearby Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk). This proximity often results in a diverse student body, as the school frequently welcomes students from military families, contributing to a unique and transient cultural environment that fosters resilience and adaptability among the student population.

Academically and extracurricularly, Leesville High School offers a traditional comprehensive high school experience designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school is well-regarded for its "Wampus Cat" pride, featuring a competitive athletic program and various clubs and organizations that encourage student engagement. By balancing rigorous academic requirements with a wide array of social and athletic opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute effectively to both the local Louisiana community and the broader workforce.

For more information, contact Leesville High School at (337) 239-3464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
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LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leesville, LA with about 718 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Vernon Parish
Total Students:
718
Teachers:
46.51
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 718 students

White
43.7%
Black or African American
37.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.7%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.