DeRidder High School

Beauregard Parish
723 O`Neal Street
DeRidder, LA 70634
696 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
DeRidder High School, located at 723 O'Neal Street in DeRidder, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the Beauregard Parish School District. As the primary high school for the community, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a traditional high school environment that emphasizes core subjects alongside opportunities for student development.

Beyond academics, DeRidder High School maintains an active campus culture centered around its school spirit and athletics, frequently referred to as the home of the Dragons. The school offers various extracurricular programs, including sports teams, clubs, and service organizations, which play a significant role in student life and community engagement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a variety of extracurricular outlets, the school remains a focal point for the youth and families of the DeRidder area.
696
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    382 (54.9 %)
  • Black
    176 (25.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    74 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    57 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Beauregard Parish
Phone: (337)463-3266
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 259
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 9 187
Grade 10 188
Grade 11 166
Grade 12 155
Gender Ratio
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