LACASSINE HIGH SCHOOL
Lacassine High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, located in Lacassine, LA with about 681 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 34 teachers, Lacassine High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Lacassine High School, located at 409 Algonia Avenue in Lacassine, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade often benefit from more personalized attention and strong community support. The school places a high value on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Lacassine High School is deeply integrated into the spirit of its small-town setting, often serving as a focal point for local pride and extracurricular activity. The school maintains a competitive presence in various athletic programs and student organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and teaching students the importance of teamwork and discipline. With its commitment to both traditional academics and meaningful extracurricular engagement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students succeed in a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.
For more information, contact Lacassine High School at (337) 588-4206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lacassine, LA 70650
(337) 588-4206
LACASSINE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lacassine, LA with about 681 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Total Students:
- 681
- Teachers:
- 34.99
- 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
* 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 681 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LACASSINE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.1%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.