CECILIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Cecilia Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Martin Parish school district, located in Cecilia, LA with about 548 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 27 teachers, Cecilia Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Cecilia Junior High School, located at 1038 School Road Ext. in Cecilia, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the St. Martin Parish School District. As a junior high school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school plays an integral role in the small, tight-knit community of Cecilia, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students as they prepare for the rigors of high school.

The school is situated in a rural, community-focused setting that reflects the cultural identity of St. Martin Parish. Like many schools in the region, Cecilia Junior High strives to provide a supportive environment that balances state-mandated curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a connection between students, faculty, and local families, the school aims to maintain high educational expectations while encouraging students to participate in the local school spirit and community life that defines the Cecilia area.

For more information, contact Cecilia Junior High School at (337) 667-6226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.