Sterlington High School

539 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sterlington High School, located in Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the Ouachita Parish School System. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school caters to students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce. The institution places a significant emphasis on student development through a blend of challenging coursework, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, disciplined learning environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Sterlington High School is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletics program, often referred to as the home of the Panthers. The school actively encourages student involvement in a wide array of organizations, ranging from career-technical student groups to fine arts programs, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. By fostering partnerships between faculty, students, and the local community, Sterlington High continues to be a notable educational leader in the region.

539

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterlington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	19
Black	116
Asian	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
386 (71.6 %)
Black
116 (21.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)665-2725
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 9 161

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 115

Grade 12 129