WELSH-ROANOKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, located in Roanoke, LA with about 221 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School, located at 8150 West Highway 90 in Roanoke, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational institution within the Jefferson Davis Parish School System. The school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in the junior high grade levels, bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, preparing students for the transition to secondary education through core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Situated in a rural community setting, the school plays an integral role in the local Roanoke area, often serving as a hub for community engagement and student-centered initiatives. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining high academic standards and supporting the diverse needs of their student body. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing student success, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High works to ensure that its pupils are equipped with the foundational skills and character necessary to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.
For more information, contact Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School at (337) 753-2317 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Roanoke, LA 70581
(337) 753-2317
WELSH-ROANOKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Roanoke, LA with about 221 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Total Students:
- 221
- Teachers:
- 9.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 221 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WELSH-ROANOKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.1%
- Black or African American
- 16.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.