SICILY ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Sicily Island High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Catahoula Parish school district, located in Sicily Island, LA with about 246 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 18 teachers, Sicily Island High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Sicily Island High School, located at 303 Falcon Avenue in Sicily Island, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Catahoula Parish School District. As a small, rural public school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to students in the surrounding area. The school is known for its close-knit environment, where the faculty and staff work to foster a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sicily Island High School emphasizes the development of school spirit and community involvement, often participating in regional athletic and academic events that help define the student experience. The school reflects the unique cultural and historical character of Catahoula Parish, striving to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the local workforce. Through its focus on personalized attention and community connection, the school remains an essential pillar of the Sicily Island town structure.

For more information, contact Sicily Island High School at (318) 389-5337 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

303 Falcon Avenue
Sicily Island, LA 71368
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SICILY ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sicily Island, LA with about 246 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Catahoula Parish
Total Students:
246
Teachers:
18.61
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 246 students

Black or African American
49.2%
White
47.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.