Berwick High School

514 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Berwick High School, located at 700 Patti Drive in Berwick, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the St. Mary Parish School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular engagement. As a cornerstone of the Berwick area, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, fostering a sense of community pride and spirit among its students, faculty, and alumni.

Beyond its core curriculum, Berwick High School is well-known for its active athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s daily life. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop both the intellectual capabilities and character of its students. By maintaining a supportive environment and strong ties to the surrounding Louisiana community, the school strives to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

514

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berwick High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	58
Black	46
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	4

White
370 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (11.3 %)
Black
46 (8.9 %)
Two or More
33 (6.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Mary Parish
Phone:	(985)384-8450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 144

Grade 10 132

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 113