PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
Pine Prairie High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Evangeline Parish school district, located in Pine Prairie, LA with about 771 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, Pine Prairie High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Pine Prairie High School, located at 1557 Speedy Campbell Drive in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local Evangeline Parish community. As a public institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development within a small-town environment. The school plays a vital role in the Pine Prairie area, emphasizing community involvement and preparing its students for post-secondary success through various coursework and extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Pine Prairie High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, often serving as a focal point for local pride and student activities. The school environment typically emphasizes a sense of camaraderie and school spirit, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who work to address the diverse needs of their student body. By balancing traditional curriculum with athletics and community-focused programming, Pine Prairie High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and the broader workforce.
For more information, contact Pine Prairie High School at (337) 599-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
(337) 599-2300
PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pine Prairie, LA with about 771 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evangeline Parish
- Total Students:
- 771
- Teachers:
- 40.35
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 771 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.1%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.