PORT ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL

Port Allen High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Port Allen, LA with about 403 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 38 teachers, Port Allen High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Port Allen High School, located at 3553 Rosedale Road in Port Allen, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the West Baton Rouge Parish School System. As a public high school, it caters to students in the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for its role as a focal point of community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic programs and extracurricular activities which help foster a sense of identity and pride among the student body.

Beyond academics and sports, Port Allen High School strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students. The school faculty and administration focus on maintaining standards of discipline and academic achievement while navigating the unique challenges of the local educational landscape. By offering various clubs, elective courses, and student services, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded individuals, encouraging personal growth and community involvement within the Port Allen area.

For more information, contact Port Allen High School at (225) 383-1107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
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PORT ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Port Allen, LA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
403
Teachers:
38
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
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 403 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.9%
White
17.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.