Lake Arthur High School

Jefferson Davis Parish
4374 Tiger Lane
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
380 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Lake Arthur High School, located in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from strong connections with faculty and staff. The school is known for its deep-rooted school spirit, frequently rallying behind its athletic teams—the Tigers—which serve as a significant focal point for community pride and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond athletics, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for post-secondary success. While the curriculum focuses on state standards, the institution emphasizes character development and local tradition, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where every student is known personally. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with various clubs and community-oriented programs, Lake Arthur High School maintains its role as a vital institution for shaping the next generation of residents in this Southwest Louisiana town.
380
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (77.6 %)
  • Black
    48 (12.6 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.9 %)
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: Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone: (337)774-5152
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 7 71
Grade 8 72
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio