Mamou High School

Evangeline Parish
1008 Seventh Street
Mamou, LA 70554
765 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
Mamou High School, located at 1008 Seventh Street in Mamou, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Evangeline Parish School District. As a public high school, it plays a vital role in the town’s academic and social life, offering a standard curriculum designed to prepare students for graduation, higher education, and workforce readiness. The school is known for its role in fostering local school spirit, often anchoring community events and supporting extracurricular programs that engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school operates within the broader context of a small, close-knit Louisiana town, reflecting the culture and values of the Acadiana region. Like many schools in the area, Mamou High focuses on balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for student growth in athletics and various clubs. By providing a structured learning environment, the institution aims to support the development of local youth while maintaining the traditions and community connections that define the character of Mamou.
765
Total Students
38.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    400 (52.3 %)
  • Black
    309 (40.4 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (5.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • 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: Evangeline Parish
Phone: (337)468-5793
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 275
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 5 71
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 91
Grade 9 117
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 107
Grade 12 116
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ville Platte High School
Evangeline Parish
656 Students
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586 (9.0 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th