Minden High School

Webster Parish
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71055
807 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Minden High School, located at 1103 S. College St. in Minden, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Webster Parish School District. As the primary public secondary school for the city, it provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for its long-standing traditions, fostering a sense of pride and school spirit among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, which encompasses college-preparatory courses and various elective programs, Minden High is highly recognized for its active extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletics program, often referred to as the "Crimson Tide," and offers a variety of clubs, performing arts, and vocational organizations that encourage student engagement. By balancing academic rigor with community involvement and extracurricular opportunities, Minden High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce.
807
Total Students
39.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    433 (53.7 %)
  • White
    324 (40.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Webster Parish
Phone: (318)377-2766
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 380
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 92

* 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 9 236
Grade 10 214
Grade 11 177
Grade 12 180
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lakeside Junior-Senior High School
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557 Students
9090 Hwy 371
Sibley, LA 71073 (7.1 miles away)
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