Grace King High School

4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002

1,463 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grace King High School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, is a public secondary school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic development and extracurricular engagement. The campus offers a wide range of programs, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various athletic and arts programs designed to help students prepare for post-secondary success.

As a staple of the Metairie community, Grace King focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both personal growth and school spirit. The school prides itself on its efforts to support student achievement through dedicated faculty and resources aimed at meeting the needs of a multifaceted population. With its central location and long-standing presence in the area, Grace King High School remains a key educational institution for families in Jefferson Parish, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary for college and career readiness.

1,463

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grace King High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	946
Black	274
Asian	43
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
946 (64.7 %)
Black
274 (18.7 %)
White
182 (12.4 %)
Asian
43 (2.9 %)
Two or More
16 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)888-7334
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 449

Grade 10 414

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 279