Marksville High School

School Overview
Marksville High School, located at 407 West Bon Tempt Street in Marksville, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the Avoyelles Parish School District. As a public secondary school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing academic instruction, extracurricular programming, and athletic opportunities for students in the region. The school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Marksville, often serving as a focal point for local pride and community engagement through its various sports teams and student-led initiatives.

Academically, Marksville High School focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance core curriculum requirements with elective pathways that allow students to explore diverse interests. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development, the school aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented after graduation.
675
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marksville High School
Demographic Student Count
White332
Hispanic2
Black286
Asian5
Two or More43
American Indian7
  • White
    332 (49.2 %)
  • Black
    286 (42.4 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (6.4 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Avoyelles Parish
Phone: (318)253-9356
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 478
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25
Grades Taught
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 111
Grade 9 133
Grade 10 113
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marksville High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7131
Grade 8111
Grade 9133
Grade 10113
Grade 1172
Grade 12115
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marksville High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32548.1%
Male35051.9%