LOGANSPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Logansport High School is a Title I public school that is part of the DeSoto Parish school district, located in Logansport, LA with about 680 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 40 teachers, Logansport 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.

Logansport High School, located at 17228 Hwy. 5 in Logansport, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the DeSoto Parish School District. As a combined middle and high school campus, it provides academic instruction for students in grades 6 through 12. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town environment of Logansport, emphasizing a close-knit culture that supports student development through a blend of traditional classroom learning, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on athletics, particularly its football program, which serves as a significant focal point for school spirit and community engagement. Beyond sports, Logansport High School offers a range of clubs and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. By fostering a supportive faculty-student relationship and maintaining a focus on regional academic standards, the school aims to provide its students with the necessary tools to succeed in a rural Louisiana context.

For more information, contact Logansport High School at (318) 697-4338 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
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LOGANSPORT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Logansport, LA with about 680 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
DeSoto Parish
Total Students:
680
Teachers:
40.34
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 680 students

White
54.4%
Black or African American
36.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.1%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.