Oberlin High School

Allen Parish
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
223 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Oberlin High School, located at #1 Tiger Lane in Oberlin, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Allen Parish School District. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where students and staff often maintain strong, long-term connections. The school typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a traditional academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which are essential to the school’s identity as the "Oberlin Tigers."

In addition to its academic offerings, Oberlin High School places a significant emphasis on cultivating school spirit and community pride. The school acts as a focal point for local events and athletic competitions, helping to bridge the gap between classroom education and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on student development in a rural Louisiana setting, the school strives to prepare its graduates for post-secondary education and career opportunities while upholding the traditions and values of the Oberlin community.
223
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (60.1 %)
  • Black
    69 (30.9 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
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: Allen Parish
Phone: (337)639-4341
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 7 34
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 45
Gender Ratio