West Ouachita High School

Ouachita Parish
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
1,080 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
West Ouachita High School, located in West Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Ouachita Parish School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, advanced placement opportunities, and diverse extracurricular activities. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both personal growth and civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond academics, West Ouachita High School is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic programs, which play a significant role in the campus culture. The school provides a variety of clubs, organizations, and vocational pathways, allowing students to explore their interests and develop technical skills relevant to the modern workforce. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on holistic student achievement, West Ouachita High School remains dedicated to equipping its graduates with the tools necessary to navigate their future endeavors effectively.
1,080
Total Students
61.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    979 (90.6 %)
  • Black
    60 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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)249-2117
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 1,080
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 391
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* 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 9 290
Grade 10 305
Grade 11 215
Grade 12 270
Gender Ratio