Covington High School

1,660 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Covington High School, located in the heart of Covington, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. Known for its deep-rooted community ties and "Lion" pride, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a traditional high school environment that emphasizes scholastic achievement, athletic excellence, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Covington High is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong history of community involvement. As a central pillar in the local area, the school focuses on holistic student development, encouraging pupils to engage in leadership opportunities, arts programs, and competitive sports. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a supportive social atmosphere, Covington High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.

1,660

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,142
Hispanic	160
Black	305
Asian	12
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,142 (68.8 %)
Black
305 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
160 (9.6 %)
Two or More
38 (2.3 %)
Asian
12 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)892-3422
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	645
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 507

Grade 10 479

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 303