KILBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL

Kilbourne High School is a Title I public school that is part of the West Carroll Parish school district, located in Kilbourne, LA with about 313 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Kilbourne High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Kilbourne High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Kilbourne, Louisiana, within the West Carroll Parish School District. Serving students in the surrounding agricultural community, the school is known for its intimate campus environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction. As a fixture of its local community, the school emphasizes a tight-knit educational experience where faculty and staff are often able to develop close relationships with their students, fostering a supportive atmosphere for academic growth.

Beyond the classroom, Kilbourne High School plays a central role in the social life of the local area. Like many small-town schools in Louisiana, it places significant value on extracurricular activities and local traditions, which help bridge the gap between the school and the families it serves. While the school faces the typical challenges of operating in a rural district with limited resources, it remains a dedicated provider of public education, aiming to prepare its students for graduation and their subsequent transitions into the workforce or higher education.

For more information, contact Kilbourne High School at (318) 428-3721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.