MOREHOUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Morehouse Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Morehouse Parish school district, located in Bastrop, LA with about 601 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Morehouse Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Morehouse Junior High School, located at 1001 West Madison Avenue in Bastrop, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the Morehouse Parish School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school aims to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering both academic growth and personal responsibility.

The school operates within the broader context of the Bastrop community, acting as a focal point for student engagement and development in the region. Like many schools in the district, Morehouse Junior High emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state educational standards, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities intended to build character and school spirit. By prioritizing foundational skills in core subjects and promoting a supportive school culture, the institution strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools for long-term academic success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Morehouse Junior High School at (318) 281-0776 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.