Terrebonne High School

1,386 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Terrebonne High School, located in Houma, Louisiana, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Terrebonne Parish School District. With a rich history deeply rooted in the local community, the school is known for its "Tiger" pride and serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life in the area. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, Terrebonne High School places a significant emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school maintains a traditional campus environment on Main Street and strives to balance academic rigor with social development, encouraging students to participate in the school’s long-standing traditions. As one of the prominent high schools in the parish, it remains dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections to the broader Houma community.

1,386

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terrebonne High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	694
Hispanic	101
Black	398
Asian	20
Two or More	120
American Indian	53

White
694 (50.1 %)
Black
398 (28.7 %)
Two or More
120 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
101 (7.3 %)
American Indian
53 (3.8 %)
Asian
20 (1.4 %)

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)879-3377
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	821
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 465

Grade 10 310

Grade 11 307

Grade 12 304