CONVERSE HIGH SCHOOL

Converse High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Sabine Parish school district, located in Converse, LA with about 578 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 33 teachers, Converse 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.

Converse High School, located at 400 Wildcat Drive in Converse, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within Sabine Parish. As a K-12 institution, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that spans from elementary through high school levels. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Converse, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students, faculty, and families often maintain long-term connections throughout a student's entire developmental journey.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school is known for its "Wildcat" pride, which serves as a major focal point for school spirit and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Converse High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing its smaller scale to offer more personalized attention to students. By balancing traditional curriculum with local extracurricular activities, the school plays a vital role in preparing its youth for post-secondary opportunities while maintaining the cultural identity and values of the Converse area.

For more information, contact Converse High School at (318) 567-2673 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Wildcat Drive
Converse, LA 71419
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CONVERSE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Converse, LA with about 578 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sabine Parish
Total Students:
578
Teachers:
33.08
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 578 students

White
68.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
25.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black or African American
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.2%

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.