Plaquemine Senior High School

59595 Belleview Drive
Plaquemine, LA 70764

1,131 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Plaquemine Senior High School, located in Plaquemine, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in Iberville Parish. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes student growth through a blend of core subject instruction, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to develop well-rounded individuals.

Beyond its academic programs, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a focal point for civic pride and school spirit. The institution places a strong emphasis on student engagement, encouraging participation in athletics, arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and active student life, Plaquemine Senior High aims to empower its graduates to succeed in an increasingly competitive world while remaining connected to their local roots.

1,131

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plaquemine Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	30
Black	650
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Black
650 (57.5 %)
White
426 (37.7 %)
Hispanic
30 (2.7 %)
Two or More
17 (1.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Iberville Parish
Phone:	(225)687-6367
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	611
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 7 135

Grade 8 182

Grade 9 272

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 251