Welsh High School

Jefferson Davis Parish
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
280 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Welsh High School, located at 306 East Bourgeois Street in Welsh, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth and development. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Welsh, often serving as a focal point for community pride and local extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Welsh High School is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The school maintains a strong emphasis on athletics, student organizations, and extracurricular programs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. By fostering a close-knit school culture, the institution strives to maintain high standards of student achievement while supporting the personal and social needs of its student body.
280
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    208 (74.3 %)
  • Black
    39 (13.9 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (8.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.9 %)
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: Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone: (337)734-2361
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 69
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 70
Grade 12 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jennings High School
Jefferson Davis Parish
853 Students
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546 (9.6 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th