Wossman High School

636 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wossman High School, located at 1600 Arizona Street in Monroe, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Monroe City School District. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the local community, the school is often recognized for its strong school spirit and its commitment to fostering both academic and extracurricular development among its students. The campus serves as a central hub for teenagers in the area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wossman High School is widely celebrated for its competitive and storied athletic programs, particularly its basketball and football teams, which frequently garner regional attention. The school plays an integral role in the cultural life of Monroe, often acting as a focal point for community engagement and alumni involvement. By balancing a focus on traditional educational standards with a robust support system for student life, Wossman remains a cornerstone institution dedicated to the advancement and success of the youth in the Monroe area.

636

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wossman High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	4
Black	625
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
625 (98.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.6 %)
White
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	City of Monroe School District
Phone:	(318)387-2932
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 182

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 147