Rayne High School

640 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rayne High School, located at 1016 North Polk Street in Rayne, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Acadia Parish School District. Known for its deep roots in the "Frog Capital of the World," the school emphasizes a traditional high school experience that focuses on academic preparation, vocational training, and the cultivation of school spirit. It plays a significant role in the social fabric of the town, often serving as a hub for local events and fostering a strong sense of community pride among its students, faculty, and alumni.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rayne High School is highly regarded for its active extracurricular life, particularly its athletic programs and performing arts. The school, home to the "Wolves," maintains a competitive presence in Louisiana high school sports, which helps drive student engagement and community involvement. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with a variety of clubs, sports, and organizations, Rayne High seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success in both higher education and the regional workforce.

640

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rayne High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	21
Black	203
Asian	5
Two or More	31

White
380 (59.4 %)
Black
203 (31.7 %)
Two or More
31 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

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:	Acadia Parish
Phone:	(337)334-3691
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 9 199

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 132