Rapides High School

Rapides Parish
9463 Highway 71 South
Lecompte, LA 71346
265 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rapides High School, located in the rural community of Lecompte, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the southern part of Rapides Parish. As a comprehensive public school, it is committed to providing a balanced curriculum that prepares students for both post-secondary education and workforce entry. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on the individual academic and personal development of their students, fostering a sense of community pride and tradition typical of small-town Louisiana institutions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rapides High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Lecompte area, placing a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities and athletics. Through various clubs, sports teams, and student organizations, the school provides a platform for students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous learning and holistic development, the school strives to empower its graduates to become productive, engaged citizens within their local community and the broader world.
265
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    124 (46.8 %)
  • Black
    72 (27.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (23.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Rapides Parish
Phone: (318)776-9371
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 92
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio