Ellender Memorial High School

868 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ellender Memorial High School, located in Houma, Louisiana, is a public secondary institution serving the Terrebonne Parish School District. Named in honor of the late U.S. Senator Allen J. Ellender, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and serves as a central hub for student life and academic development in the region. The campus is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, offering a range of educational programs that prepare students for both post-secondary education and the local workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Ellender Memorial is well-known for its active extracurricular environment, including a strong focus on athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering "Patriot Pride," encouraging students to engage in school spirit while maintaining a commitment to personal growth and community involvement. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a supportive learning atmosphere that equips its graduates with the necessary tools to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

868

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellender Memorial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	207
Black	262
Asian	12
Two or More	78
American Indian	98
Pacific Islander	1

Black
262 (30.2 %)
White
210 (24.2 %)
Hispanic
207 (23.8 %)
American Indian
98 (11.3 %)
Two or More
78 (9.0 %)
Asian
12 (1.4 %)
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:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)303-4813
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 297

Grade 10 201

Grade 11 175

Grade 12 195