South Lafourche High School

Lafourche Parish
16911 East Main Street
Cutoff, LA 70345
1,108 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Lafourche High School, located at 16911 East Main Street in Cutoff, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Lafourche Parish community. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement among its diverse student body. The school offers a traditional comprehensive curriculum, complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and career-readiness programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education or the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the bayou region, often serving as a focal point for local pride and spirit. With a focus on academic rigor and character development, South Lafourche High School strives to provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution works to uphold the educational standards of the Lafourche Parish School District while addressing the unique needs and traditions of the Cutoff community.
1,108
Total Students
50.3
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    727 (65.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    206 (18.6 %)
  • Two or More
    72 (6.5 %)
  • American Indian
    52 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    28 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    22 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Lafourche Parish
Phone: (985)632-5721
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 542
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 9 333
Grade 10 306
Grade 11 235
Grade 12 234
Gender Ratio