Ouachita Parish High School

1,191 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Ouachita Parish High School, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Ouachita Parish School District. As a large public high school, it maintains a long-standing tradition in the community, often referred to by locals as "Ouachita." The school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and advanced placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Ouachita Parish High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Monroe through its robust extracurricular programs. The school boasts a strong athletic department—frequently competing in high-level state sports—as well as active student organizations, performing arts programs, and vocational clubs. By fostering a balance between rigorous academics and diverse student activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational environment that promotes school spirit, student leadership, and community engagement.

1,191

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ouachita Parish High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	32
Black	838
Asian	10
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Black
838 (70.4 %)
White
300 (25.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (2.7 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
Two or More
8 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Ouachita Parish
Phone:	(318)343-2769
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	672
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 9 341

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 260

Grade 12 295