South Terrebonne High School

914 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

914

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Terrebonne High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	52
Black	73
Asian	6
Two or More	96
American Indian	96

White
591 (64.7 %)
Two or More
96 (10.5 %)
American Indian
96 (10.5 %)
Black
73 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
52 (5.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)303-4834
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 283

Grade 10 245

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 184