QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Quitman High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Jackson Parish school district, located in Quitman, LA with about 727 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, Quitman High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Quitman High School, located at 181 Wolverine Drive in Quitman, Louisiana, serves as a central educational pillar for the local Jackson Parish community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal character development for its student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on community and school spirit, prominently represented by its mascot, the Wolverine. The school actively participates in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations, which play a vital role in shaping the well-rounded experiences of its students. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and local pride, Quitman High School remains a focal point for academic and social life within the town of Quitman.

For more information, contact Quitman High School at (318) 259-2698 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
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QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Quitman, LA with about 727 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jackson Parish
Total Students:
727
Teachers:
40.51
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
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 727 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.0%
Black or African American
19.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
0.8%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.