DELHI CHARTER SCHOOL

Delhi Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Delhi Charter School school district, located in Delhi, LA with about 887 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 42 teachers, Delhi Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Delhi Charter School, located in Delhi, Louisiana, is a public charter institution serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a tuition-free school, it operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes high standards, character development, and college and career readiness. The school serves the Richland Parish community, offering a structured curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility in a smaller, focused learning setting.

The school is well-known for its active role in the local community and its commitment to extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics and various student organizations. By operating as a charter school, Delhi Charter maintains a level of autonomy that allows it to implement specialized educational approaches aimed at improving student outcomes. It remains a key educational pillar in the region, focusing on preparing its graduates for successful transitions into higher education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Delhi Charter School at (318) 878-0433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
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DELHI CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Delhi, LA with about 887 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Delhi Charter School
Total Students:
887
Teachers:
42.06
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 887 students

White
57.4%
Black or African American
37.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.